Dissertation in Art and Archaeology

The topic is chosen by the student with the aid of tutors during the second term of the academic year, and researched and written mainly in the period after examinations (in effect, during the three summer months).

Objectives and learning outcomes

On successful completion of this dissertation the student will have

• Demonstrated their capacity to carry out a substantial piece of academic work on a selected topic in the field of art & archeology.
• Defined a topic for examination and articulated a coherent scheme for examining the topic.
• Gathered the relevant information and analysed and presented this information in a way which satisfactorily assesses the topic.

Method of assessment

• 1500-word annotated bibliography (worth 10% of marks)
• 10,000-words dissertation submitted by the School dissertation deadline (worth 90%)

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