| CODE | ATS5091 | ||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 80 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Faculty of Arts | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit consists of an interdisciplinary research project related to the candidate's chosen fields of research, combining at least two of the areas offered by the Faculty of Arts. The student will be supervised by academics pertaining to the specific areas of research. Tutorials will be held regularly to discuss relevant research material, readings and the progress with the written text of the dissertation. The candidate is expected to write a research dissertation of 50,000 words with a value of 80 ECTS credits on the chosen topic under investigation. Study-Unit Aims: - Provide students with the opportunity to undertake an independent and interdisciplinary research project; - Develop advanced research skills, including critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge across disciplines; - Enable students to produce a substantial, original dissertation of 50,000 words that contributes meaningfully to interdisciplinary scholarship within the humanities. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate an advanced and critical understanding of key concepts, theories, and debates within the chosen fields of research and their intersections; - Analyse and synthesise knowledge from at least two disciplines within the humanities; - Apply appropriate research methodologies and theoretical frameworks to develop an in-depth understanding of the selected research topic. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Design and write a substantial piece of research, demonstrating advanced academic writing skills and critical evaluation of sources; - Communicate complex ideas and research findings effectively; - Engage in interdisciplinary research, integrating perspectives from multiple humanities disciplines. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - The list of readings is subject to the student's chosen topic and will be discussed individually. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in the field of humanities. Co-requisite Study-unit: ATS5201. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Dissertation | ||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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