2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSS3140 Dissertation
40 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Ian Sapiro
Email: i.p.sapiro@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Module replaces
MUSI3140 Major Dissertation MUSI3120 Minor DissertationThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of the module, students will have constructed an essay (dissertation) of 10,000-12,000 words based on independent study under supervision. The project should be relatively restricted in scope, by confining the area to be studied in detail or by restraint in the application of methodology.Candidates should show ability to use and distinguish between primary and secondary sources of information, and ability in presentation of the ideas in good English with supporting diagrams, examples, bibliography, and appendices as appropriate.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, students will have constructed an essay (dissertation) of 10,000-12,000 words based on independent study under supervision. The project should be relatively restricted in scope, by confining the area to be studied in detail or by restraint in the application of methodology.
Candidates should show ability to use and distinguish between primary and secondary sources of information, and ability in presentation of the ideas in good English with supporting diagrams, examples, bibliography, and appendices as appropriate.
Syllabus
The syllabus is defined by the objectives. The project is chosen by the student in consultation with the supervisor.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Group learning | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Lecture | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Tutorial | 5 | 0.50 | 2.50 |
| Private study hours | 389.50 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10.50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400.00 | ||
Private study
5 hours preparation per individual tutorial (25 hours)5 hours preparation for group tutorial end of semester 1 (5 hours)
5 hours preparation for presentations (5 hours)
Independent research and writing of draft submissions/final dissertation (354.5 hours)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Regular tutorialsInterim report (semester 1)
Oral presentations (semester 2)
Draft chapter (semester 2)
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay or Dissertation | dissertation of 10,000-12,000 words | 100.00 |
| Presentation | verbal 'work in progress' presentation, c. 10 minutes | 0.00 |
| Report | interim report | 0.00 |
| Assignment | draft chapter | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/04/2024 16:18:37
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