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PO998 The Dissertation
Convenor: Dr Jonathan Joseph
Description
This is an extended essay that forms a major assessed element of the course. The dissertation, which is 14,000 words long, must be on a topic relevant to the MA, as proposed by the individual student and approved by the academic staff. It is conceived as that part of the degree programme where students have considerable leeway to follow their own particular interests with guidance from staff. Supervision of work on the dissertation is concentrated in the second half of the academic year. Originality is not a requirement of a Master’s dissertation, but some dissertations achieve a very high standard and several have been published. A number of recent Masters Dissertations can be found on the Department’s home page.
Please note: If dissertations are submitted which greatly exceed 14,000 words then the examiners are entitled to mark only the first 14,000 words.
Factsheet
| Credits | 60 [30 ECTS] |
|---|---|
| Term | Summer |
| Assessment | 100% dissertation |