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Dissertation - HOA00035M

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  • Department: History of Art
  • Credit value: 90 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2023-24
  • Notes: This is an independent study module

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Summer Term 2022-23 to Summer Vacation 2022-23

Module aims

This module is the largest single assessed element in the MA in History of Art and the most important measure therefore of each student s work at this level. They are expected to select an appropriate subject, in consultation with a supervisor, to independently explore primary and secondary sources, and to write a piece of written work employing appropriate methodologies, and within established scholarly conventions. These skills will be transferable to doctoral work.

Module learning outcomes

The work is expected to demonstrate:

  • commend of a suitable art historical subject
  • ability to conduct significant, sustained and
  • ability to organise and engage critically with both primary and secondary sources
  • critical thinking and intellectual independence
  • ability to present work with scholarly professionalism

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

None

Module feedback

Written mark and comments on summative assessment will be distributed to students following the Award Board, which normally takes place on the Wednesday of Week 3 of the Autumn Term.

Indicative reading

N/A


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