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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : History

Undergraduate Course: History Dissertation (HIST10309)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaHistory Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis is an independent piece of work by 4th year students, based chiefly on primary sources. The Supervisor provides guidance to the student at several key stages of the project, but the essence is one of independent study and research by the student himself/herself.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements A pass in 40 credits of third level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783).
Additional Costs Nil.
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information As in indicated below the Dissertation is based on independent research. Accordingly there are no scheduled class hours. Supervisors and students arrange on a one-to-one basis times for them to meet to discuss the various stages of the project.
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 400 ( Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 5, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 387 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
These are in line with the general aims of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.
Assessment Information
One research proposal (5%)

One written dissertation (95%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsDissertation
Contacts
Course organiserDr Julius Ruiz
Tel: (0131 6)50 3760
Email: J.Ruiz@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Sophie Lockwood
Tel: (0131 6)50 3767
Email: sophie.lockwood@ed.ac.uk
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