Dissertation in the Languages and Cultures of China and Inner Asia

The dissertation is a core component of all Masters programmes at SOAS. The supervised dissertation research requires the ability to work independently on an original piece of research, to demonstrate familiarity with the relevant literature and present the resulting dissertation in a clear and organised format.

The research and writing of the Masters dissertation is a crucial component of Research-based Masters training.

Objectives and learning outcomes of the module

At the end of the module, students should have:

• The ability to apply their subject knowledge and methodology to a specific research problem in their area of specialism;
• The skills required to pursue independent research in an academic context;
• The ability to present their work to different audiences in a clear professional form.

Workload

Students will receive a total of 8 hours contact per academic year consisting of 5 hours in seminar workshops and 3 hours individual supervision during the year.

Method of assessment

Dissertation Final Submission (100%): 10,000 words, due September following final year of study (exact date determined by School).

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