HIS8107 : Independent Study Project in History
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Willow Berridge
- Owning School: History, Classics and Archaeology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
A 20-credit module for MA (History) students that is designed to allow deep analysis of a subject/topic chosen initially by the student and then in consultation with an appropriate supervisor.
The module aims to provide an opportunity of investigating a selected problem/problems (including the appraisal of selected source material and the critical examination of current historiography).
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus content will depend on what topic the student chooses.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 96 | 1:00 | 96:00 | n/a |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Introduction (Seminar) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 49 | 1:00 | 49:00 | n/a |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 49 | 1:00 | 49:00 | n/a |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Tutorials provide in-depth feedback and offer an opportunity for some one-to-one discussion.
In the tutorial(s) the student may discuss possible topics and receive advice about them and their suitability and obtain some feedback.
The introductory seminar will introduce the students to the module's core themes, guide students on how they can develop their project, and explain how the supervisory relationship will work.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | A | 100 | One essay of 4,000 words, including notes but excluding bibliography |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Submitted work tests intended knowledge and skills outcomes, develops key skills in research, reading and writing.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- HIS8107's Timetable