Postgraduate Course: Dissertation Preparation, Scottish History (PGHC11245)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
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 |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate (School of History and Classics) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Students will write an assignment of 3,000 words presenting either a preliminary report on the proposed dissertation, or a free-standing essay addressing a historical topic which needs to be understood in more detail in preparation for the dissertation. It should use both primary and secondary sources. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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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
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will acquire:
- A specialised knowledge and understanding of their chosen area of history;
- An understanding of the interaction between historical sources and explanation;
- The ability to formulate a plan of research;
- The ability to formulate and test hypotheses. |
Assessment Information
| Assessed within the context of the three essays required under the coursework and dissertation mode of the MSc by Research in Scottish History. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Ewen Cameron
Tel: (0131 6)50 4031
Email: E.Cameron@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr Nicholas Ovenden
Tel: (0131 6)50 9948
Email: Niko.Ovenden@ed.ac.uk |
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