Latin MA
Dissertation (Latin) LATIN4022P
- 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 is a research project that runs throughout the final year of the degree programme. It is student-led, allowing students to specialise on a topic in classical Latin language, literature, history or philosophy, under the supervision of a member of staff.
Timetable
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
The standard assessments for this course are:
■ Dissertation (8,000-10,000 words) - 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 reasonably 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:
■ Develop an independent research project, which explores a specialised topic within the field of Latin language, literature, history or philosophy that is of a particular interest to them.
■ Enable students to develop the linguistic skills, methodologies, time-management and written communication skills necessary for undertaking research within the field of Latin.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Plan, organize and deliver a large-scale independent research project in the field of Latin language, literature, history or philosophy.
■ Use a wide range of research tools (including but not limited to catalogues, databases, books, articles and physical collections) in order to source primary evidence and approaches to it.
■ Develop a methodology appropriate to the topic and reflect upon the strengths and weaknesses of the approach used.
■ Select and analyze textual evidence in Latin and, where relevant, material evidence appropiate and sufficient for the research project undertaken.
■ Sustain a coherent and integrated argument throughout the dissertation, which engages critically with scholarship and demonstrates close personal engagement with the topic chosen.
■ Produce clean, well-presented and well proof-read copy, which uses bibliographic conventions, style and language appropriate to the discipline.