SEL8047 : Dissertation: Long-Form Essay (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Lucy Pearson
- Owning School: English Lit, Language & Linguistics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 60 |
| ECTS Credits: | 30.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the above MA Progammes, to build on research skills and knowledge gained in the taught elements of the programme. In addition, to provide an opportunity for students to research a specialist subject in depth and, where appropriate, prepare themselves for doctoral study in the chosen area.
Outline Of Syllabus
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Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 595:00 | 595:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | N/A |
| Total | 600:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Rationale and Relationship to Learning Outcomes
The dissertation provides the student with the opportunity to show that they have gained advanced understanding of their chosen topic, and have acquired the skills described in the learning outcomes section
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 3 | A | 100 | 12,500 - 15,000 words. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
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Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SEL8047's Timetable