| CODE | CLA5099 | ||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 80 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Classics and Archaeology | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | A dissertation presented for a Master of Arts (Research) in Classics normally involves either the writing about any topic in field of Classics, being Philology, Literature, Philosophy, Mythology, History, Archaeology, Art and Classical Scholarship; or the edition and/or translation, with introduction, notes and commentary, of published or unpublished material, printed or in manuscript form, of a Latin or Greek text. Prior to embarking on any topic, students, preferably in their undergraduate level, would do well to work on the Ann茅e Philologique series at the Reference Section of the University Library to check and note what has so far been published in their area of research. Students will eventually have to procure the material to be read, possibly also by on-line correspondence, or by studying in specialised Classical Libraries abroad for a few weeks. Study-unit Aims: The Dissertation is intended to develop the student's skills in carrying out independent research that normally makes significant use of primary sources. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Design and develop under supervision an independent piece of research according to the established criteria of academic writing; - Carry out the research; - Explain clearly and fully the aims, methodology, results, and conclusions drawn from the research exercise; - Discuss with the supervisor(s) and peers the positive and negative aspects of the research carried out. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Meticulously undertake all the background work which go into the preparation of the research project and present this in a work-in-progress seminar; - Structure a substantial piece of written work; - Manage time effectively and complete the work to deadline; - Skillfully execute any practical aspects of the research exercise; - Prepare and present a professional and academically sound write-up of the research exercise, including the use of appropriate graphic and textual apparatus where applicable. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: To be given according to topic chosen. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Co-requisite Study-unit: ATS5201 **September Assessment Session: Students who fail to obtain an overall pass mark will be re-examined in the Dissertation. However, the resit availability for the Oral Examination is at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. |
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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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