Course Catalogue

Dissertation in Digital Media and Information Studies INFOST4017P

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Humanities
  • Credits: 40
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This will provide students with the opportunity to carry out a piece of independent research, on a topic of your own choosing, and thus demonstrate your ability to investigate a topic in detail and conduct research.

Timetable

4x1hr individual supervision sessions TBA; 4x1hr lectures TBA

Requirements of Entry

Successful completion of Junior Honours in Digital Media and Information Studies.

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course are: 

■ Dissertation (12,000 words) - 90%  

■ Presentation of 15 minutes - 10% 

 

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). 

■ A video recording or script as alternative to the presentation. 

 

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 aims to:

• Develop an original research proposal in information studies or digital humanities

• Identify and apply research methods relevant to the field

• Discover the structure, format and writing standards required of a dissertation

• Present a research proposal and answer questions on it

• Conduct a piece of independent research

•Write a dissertation to an accepted standard

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

• Clearly and concisely present a research proposal

• Summarise and critique existing scholarship related to their research

• Apply an appropriate methodology for their research

• Collect and compile relevant research data and/or evidence

• Critically analyse the research data/evidence collected

• Produce detailed and informed knowledge of the chosen topic

•Cogently and coherently present the results of their research in an appropriate written fashion

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions