MS5099 Dissertation for MLitt Programme/s

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

At times to be arranged with the supervisor.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module description

A 15,000-word interdisciplinary dissertation, to be written under the supervision of teaching staff, who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. To be submitted by the deadline in the second half of August.

Assessment pattern

Coursework (Dissertation) = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Individual supervision.