Module: HT7007-60 Dissertation

Level: 7

Credit Value: 60

Module Tutor: Sarah Morton

Module Tutor Contact Details: s.morton@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

You will design and complete an agreed research project, and produce an extended piece of writing in which you analyse and present your findings and the conclusions drawn from these. This is an opportunity to make a well-founded and substantial contribution to our thinking about heritage, drawing on expertise acquired during the course and supported by the careful collection and assessment of evidence. This module can be useful as a foundation for a higher research degree.

2.Outline syllabus

You will be offered guidance on the choice of topic, the development of a research question, methods of enquiry, data analysis and drafting of a final paper.

3.Teaching and learning activities

Planning workshop

One-to-one mentoring and tutorials

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Research topic proposal and methodology, including a preliminary literature review (2500 words)
• % Weighting: 20%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Final Dissertation (15000 words)
• % Weighting: 80%