Postgraduate Course: MThR/MScR Track A Short Supervised Research Essay 2 (DIVI11061)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | A semester-length supervised reading/research course for Masters by Research students, the topic agreed between student and supervisor. Also, with the agreement of their Programme Director, students enrolled on PGT programmes in the School of Divinity can choose a Supervised Research Essay as one of their options. A minimum of two supervision sessions is involved, and assessment is by an essay of 4,000 words length based on the research. |
| Course description |
Academic Description:
This course is designed for the track A of the Masters by Research programme, where a supervised research project leads to a 4000 word research essay. Students normally complete three research essays. The aim is to foster the development of research and writing skills, to contribute to the formation of the student as a researcher and writer in preparation for a 15,000 word dissertation.
Syllabus/Outline Content:
This is to be agreed by student and supervisor, as part of the overall pattern of the student's programme. Near the start of Semester 1, student and supervisor submit to the School's Postgraduate Director an agreed plan of topics and deadlines for all three supervised research essays.
Student Learning Experience Information:
Student and supervisor meet 1:1, for two supervisions, to discuss resources and research questions for the project.
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Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
194 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
One 4000 word research essay: 100% |
| Feedback |
Student and supervisor meet 1:1, for two supervisions, to discuss resources and research questions for the project. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
| A high level of knowledge and understanding of the concepts, theories and approaches of a specific area of Theology and Religious Studies
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Reading List
| Indicative Bibliography is not applicable to this research essay, as students select their own topic of study. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
- Postgraduate level research skills appropriate to the chosen area
- The ability to think critically and creatively at a postgraduate level about the chosen subject area
- Preparedness for doctoral work in Theology and Religious Studies
- An appreciation of the diversity of Theology and Religious Studies and how they relate to other disciplines
- Active learning skills and transferable skills at graduate level (e.g. study skills, methodological skills and written and oral communication skills) |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Matthew Novenson
Tel:
Email: mnovenso@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Rachel Dutton
Tel:
Email: rdutton@ed.ac.uk |
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