2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
THEO5580M Dissertation
60 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Emma Tomalin
Email: E.Tomalin@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to produce an independent and critical piece of work on a selected topic within the field of theology or religious studies. The student should show a good grasp of the chosen field and relevant important literature, and display the ability to formulate a rigorous and independent extended argument.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 students choice of topic.
Syllabus
To be developed in consultation with the personal supervisor.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Supervision | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
| Private study hours | 594.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 6.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600.00 | ||
Private study
594 hours : independent learning for dissertation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
SupervisionsOccasional informal conversation and email correspondence.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay or Dissertation | 12-15,000 word dissertation | 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
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/04/2024 16:19:43
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