Dissertation in Korean Studies

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.

The dissertation has a 10,000 word limit and counts for 33% of the overall degree. For details on presentation and submission dates, see the Postgraduate Taught Masters Handbook.

Objectives and learning outcomes of the module

At the end of the course, 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

A total of 8 hours contact hour per academic year consisting of 5 hours lectures per academic year and 3 hours individual project supervision.

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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