The dissertation enables students to undertake a period of independent research on a Museum Studies topic of their choosing.

Monthly teaching sessions and continuous private study

ARTMED5044P Museum Studies Dissertation

INFOSTUD5023P Museum Studies Dissertation

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Dissertation (15,000 words): 100%

his course aims to:

■ Provide students with an opportunity to conceive develop and execute a piece of independent research in the field of museum studies.

■ Provide a research focus for students to test ideas and arguments of the academic and professional communities and develop their own arguments and insights.

■ Provide students with a chance to put their project into the wider context of their professional field

By the completion of the dissertation students will be able to demonstrate that they can:

■ Successfully identify and summarise existing scholarship relating to their chosen topic

■ Appropriately situate their research in wider context of Museum Studies

■ Research, compile and critically analyse relevant evidence

■ Demonstrate relevant, detailed and informed knowledge of the chosen topic

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.