Module overview
The dissertation is a personal research project of 15,000 words, which is completed with some guidance from a personal supervisor. It takes place over the Summer period and should involve original research and high-quality formal written presentation of material.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- define and manage research projects
- access recent research findings on the development of Film Studies as an academic discipline
- demonstrate effective research skills.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Evaluate and develop different research methodologies, using them effectively for your chosen project.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Research skills suitable for the preparation of a dissertation on a film or television related topic.
Syllabus
This module involves the supervision of students in individual tutorials, leading towards the formal presentation of the proposed dissertation research at the end of the semester.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include
- tutorial support from a dedicated dissertation supervisor.
Learning activities include
- individual research
- completion of the assignment requiring research and analysis
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 6 |
| Independent Study | 594 |
| Total study time | 600 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Alan Bond (2006). Your Masters Thesis. Abergele: Studymates.
(2013). MHRA Style Guide. London: Modern Humanities Research Association.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Formative Assessment:
Students produce short pieces of written work throughout the process of supervision of the dissertation. The supervisor provides both verbal and written feedback on this work.
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Written assignmentSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Repeat of module | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External