Course Catalogue

Dissertation in English Language (20 credits) ENGLANG4058P

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Critical Studies
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course allows you the opportunity to study a pre-set topic in English Language independently chosen from a range in an area of particular interest to you. You are supported in your research by a suite of general training sessions and by group question-and-answer sessions.

Timetable

Four x 1hr generic training sessions as scheduled on MyCampus; two x 1hr question-and-answer group sessions with the appropriate course convener/lecturer TBA.

Requirements of Entry

Successful completion of Junior Honours in English Language

Excluded Courses

None

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course are: 

■ Dissertation (6,000) words, excluding bibliography - 100% 

 

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available: 

■ There are no alternatives to the dissertation, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (Students should follow the usual process for extensions). 

 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.  

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course will provide the opportunity to:

■ study a pre-defined topic in English Language in depth; 

■ undertake sustained independent analysis of a body of primary materials;

■ foster a combination of investigative, creative and organisational skills valuable not only in research in English Language but also in most branches of graduate employment.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ select from among a range of qualitative, quantitative, critical, historical, or theoretical methodologies, and apply these as appropriate;

■ identify, evaluate and synthesise scholarship relevant to the field(s) of research in question;

■ organise the materials clearly, in a well structured and clearly presented form;

■ apply consistent rules of presentation of bibliographical materials, appendices and footnotes, using recognised academic standards.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions