HST410 Dissertation (Cultural & Heritage Management)

45 credits, Full year
Module leaders 2024-25: Kat Fennelly

Module summary

This module requires students to plan, execute and write up an original research project. This dissertation project is chosen with, and approved by, the designated supervisor, who may or may not be the programme director. Dissertation topics must be based on original research and on the students' own ideas: they must be worthwhile, affordable, manageable within time limits, be capable of supervision within the history programme and related to the subject matter on the appropriate Masters.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, you will be able to:

The planning and execution of original research on some aspect of cultural heritage management
The critical evaluation, productive use and accurate citation of written and electronic sources of information
The written presentation of original research
(where appropriate) The handling of archaeological data from field and/or laboratory and/or museum study

Assessment methods

Assessment type - % of final mark

7,500 - 15,000 word Dissertation - 100%
Creation of leaflet / poster plus a 5,000–10,000 word evaluation - 100%

You have the choice to complete one of the following:

A 7,500 - 15,000 word written Dissertation.
Create a leaflet or a poster, accompanied with a written 5,000 - 10,000 word evaluation.

Additional learning and teaching information

Teaching and indicative seminar plan:

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