Dissertation in English

Key information

Status
Module not running
Module code
152900105
FHEQ Level
6
Credits
30
Department
School of Arts

Module overview

The Dissertation in English is a major critical essay requiring significant independent research and initiative.  It thus provides an essential pathway for those who may wish to pursue postgraduate study, and offers all students an opportunity to pursue their intellectual interests and to demonstrate their research and writing skills to future employers in a variety of professions.

Objectives and learning outcomes of the module

On successful completion of the essay the student will have:

  • Conceptualised a topic that makes an original contribution to English Studies, extending or developing ideas as appropriate from English modules undertaken in the course of their degree
  • Engaged critically with existing scholarship in the field of English Studies
  • Demonstrated their initiative and capacity to carry out a substantial piece of academic work in a sustained way
  • Demonstrated skills in time management and organisation
  • Presented their work to a very high standard

Method of asessment

  • Bibliography/research proposal/outline of 1,000-1,500 words (worth 15% of marks)
  • Dissertation of 8,000 words (worth 85%)

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