Archaeology MSc
Archaeology Dissertation ARCH5007P
- Academic Session: 2022-23
- School: School of Humanities
- Credits: 60
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Summer
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Available to Erasmus Students: No
Short Description
To develop the principles of good research practice, incorporating problem identification, data collection and analysis, and the critical use of sources within the field of archaeology
To design, undertake, and present a piece of original and independent archaeological research
Timetable
Independent study and regular supervision (typically fortnightly meetings)
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
Length: 12000-15000 words
Course Aims
This course aims to:
■ develop the principles of good research practice, incorporating problem identification, data collection and analysis, and the critical use of sources within the field of archaeology
■ design, undertake, and present a piece of original and independent archaeological research
■ apply critical thinking and acquire subject-specific and transferable skills to generate a report output of professional quality in a specific context
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Establish substantial, detailed and informed first-hand knowledge of their chosen subject area
■ Display the ability to define, plan, and execute a sustained, focussed and coherent research project
Present cogently and coherently the results of their research in a scholarly fashion, with illustrations and other documentation as appropriate
■ Assess critically both the subject area covered and the character of their own contribution to it
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
None