University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Available only to students in the Second year of the Honours Programme.

Planned timetable: TBC

The dissertation must consist of between 10,000 and 12,000 words of English prose on a topic agreed between the student and an appropriate member of staff (who acts as supervisor). The topic does not have to relate to work covered in previous Honours modules, though it may be helpful to the candidate if it builds on previous work. The topic and range of sources should be chosen in consultation with the supervisor in order to determine that the student has access to sources as well as a clear plan of preparation. For further information see https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/history/students/ug/dissertations-and-projects/dissertations/

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): In taking this module you cannot take HI4997 or take HI4998 or take ME4998 or take CL4999 or a dissertation in another subject

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: See https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/history/students/ug/dissertations-and-projects/dissertations/

Scheduled learning hours: 8

Guided independent study hours: 292

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Dissertation = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 5,000-word essay (it can be on the same general subject as the original project, but not addressing the same question)

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr M R Petrie