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THEO5900M Theology & Religious Studies: Extended Dissertation

90 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Dr. Stefan Skrimshire
Email: s.skrimshire@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

This module is mutually exclusive with

THEO5075MDissertation RS & GD
THEO5580MDissertation

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

To give students the opportunity to research and write on a subject of their own choice related to the programme on which they are registered. Through workshops and individual supervision, to introduce students to the general principles and practices of research and thesis writing and the specific methods relating to their enquiry.

Learning outcomes
Detailed and critical understanding of the relevant field, depending on the topic of the dissertation.

Skills outcomes
The module will develop skills in independent research. Some skills will depend upon the student’s choice of topic.


Syllabus

Independent study, with individual supervision, to research and write a dissertation of 18 to 20,000 words.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Tutorial91.009.00
Private study hours891.00
Total Contact hours9.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)900.00

Private study

Up to 500 hours gathering and reading resources, note-taking and thinking
Up to 400 hours drafting & re-drafting for dissertation

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Supervisions
Occasional informal conversation and email correspondence

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation1 x dissertation 18,000-20,000 words100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 30/06/2021 14:25:35

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