Dissertation in History of Art and Archaeology: History of Art and Archaeology of Islamic Middle East

This is a 9,000-10,000-word research project on a topic linked to the programme of study. The dissertation is normally written over the summer period and is submitted in September.

The dissertation provides an opportunity for further regional and/or temporal specialisation and research on a topic of direct interest to the student. It is normally expected that students make use of at least primary sources, textual and visual. The proximity to the school of many archive depositories, museums and galleries, enhances the potential for this type of dissertation work.

Objectives and learning outcomes

On successful completion of this dissertation the student will have:

• Developed research, writing and organisational skills in the field of the art and/or architecture of the Islamic Middle East through independent study and the completion of a written assignment based on primary and secondary written and visual sources.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of approaches, methods and theories in the history of art and/or archaeology, with reference to the Islamic Middle East.
• In-depth knowledge of the art and/or archaeology of the region and time period under discussion.

Method of assessment

• 1,500-word annotated bibliography (worth 10% of marks)
• 10,000-words dissertation submitted by the School dissertation deadline (worth 90%)

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