Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (MTh/MSc in Biblical Studies) (BIST11006)
Course Outline
School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
60 |
Home subject area |
Biblical Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This taught MTh/MSc is aimed at students who want to acquire knowledge, undertstanding, and skills in Biblical Studies and related areas at a postgraduate level. It can be followed as an end in itself, or to help students to assess their aptitude for research at PhD level. |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
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No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Specify a topic of enquiry suitable for a dissertation and justify its theoretical significance, professional relevance and practical feasibility;
Identify and reflect critically on relevant up-to-date literature, research reports and other scholarly evidence with specific reference to the research process used;
Present work, observing appropriate academic conventions in relation to style, tone, paragraphing, paraphasing, sectioning of the text, proof-reading and referencing. |
Assessment Information
A dissertation of up to 15,000 words must be submitted in two soft-bound copies. If the dissertation of a student is assessed at 50% or more, the MTh/MSc will be awarded. If the dissertation is assessed at 40-49%, the Diploma will be awarded. The degree may be awarded with Distinction. To achieve a distinction a candidate must have been awarded at least 70% or more for the dissertation and must also have been awarded a mark for the coursework element that is close to the 70% standard. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr David Reimer
Tel: (0131 6)50 8907
Email: David.Reimer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk |
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