2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

ARTF5034M MA Dissertation

60 creditsClass Size: 80

Module manager: Dr Robert Knifton
Email: r.h.knifton@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2024/25

This module is mutually exclusive with

ARTF5999M

MA Practice-led Dissertation

Module replaces

ARTF5720M Dissertation for MA in AGMS ARTF5910M Cultural Studies: Dissertation ARTF5640M Art History Dissertation ARTF5006M Arts Management & Heritage Studies Dissertation

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The MA dissertation supports and enables you to make an original and valuable contribution to knowledge and understanding of an aspect of your programme of study. This is achieved through the development of independent research, critical, theoretical and reflective skills relevant to the disciplines addressed by your MA programme and field of study.

Objectives

Within this module, you are supported to develop programme-specific research skills to identify a relevant area of independent investigation, locate and interpret suitable source materials, collate and analyse evidence, and present research coherently within appropriate academic styles and conventions. A mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials will support the development of these academic skills.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module you will be able to:
1. Identify and discuss a defined area of research
2. Distinguish, appraise and implement critically relevant methods, methodologies and resources
3. Formulate and clarify reasoned analysis, academic writing and research in the context of your field of study
4. Assemble the skills and resources necessary to undertake further discipline specific research or professional practice.

Skills learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module you will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Critical Thinking: The ability to weigh up different arguments and perspectives, using supporting evidence to form opinions, arguments, theories and ideas.
6. Academic Language: The ability to use the oral, written, auditory, and visual language proficiency needed to be able to learn effectively and demonstrate understanding.

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	3	0.50	1.50
Lectures	6	2.00	12.00
seminars	2	2.00	4.00
Private study hours			582.50
Total Contact hours			17.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative feedback will be provided via attendance at and participation in lectures, seminars, workshops, and supervisions. Students receive feedback on their dissertation proposals and then develop thinking via the one-to-one relationship of the supervisory process.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Coursework	Written	100.00
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: 29/08/2024 11:06:50

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