MSc Dissertation (Second World War in Europe) (P01271)

? Credit Points : 60 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HCA-P-DissSWWar

The dissertation is an integral component of the taught MSc degree programme, The Second World War in Europe (History). It will cover a subject chosen by the student, advised by a relevant member of staff and the programme director. The subject will relate to one or more of the four courses taken by each student: Invasion, occupation, collaboration, resistance; Home fronts: belligerents (excluding Britain) and neutrals; Britain at war; Exploitation, expulsions, extermination. Students will be encouraged to consider possible dissertation subjects from the middle of the first semester, and will make a final choice during the second semester. The main work of the dissertation will take place after the end of the second semester.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Candidates will not be allowed to proceed to the Dissertation stage of the programme unless they have demonstrated sufficient progress as outlined in programme documentation.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of History and Classics), (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 5 and beyond

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire a thorough and detailed knowledge of the subject matter of their dissertation. They will be encouraged to take the initiative in choosing and conceiving their project. They will learn to design and plan a substantial project, largely independently but with the guidance and advice of a supervisor. Writing the dissertation will improve both their problem-solving and their written skills.