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Dissertation (Modern Art: History, Curating, Criticism) (P02730)

? Credit Points : 60 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : ACE-P-P02730

A 15,000 word dissertation on a topic relating to the programme, chosen in conjunction with the dissertation supervisor. Subject to availability, and the appropriateness of the topic, students are free to choose any member of staff in the subject area of history of art. Dissertation supervision follows the rules set out in the University's Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History of Art, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students learn to do an extended piece of original research in the area of history of art. They acquire important experience of using research resources, devising a methodology, and academic writing. The dissertation provides an excellent training for research at PhD level in the humanities.