Last modified: 22 Jul 2026 13:42
Candidates will be required to research and write a 10,000-word dissertation on a subject and in an area approved by the Programme Co-ordinator.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 60 credits (30 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Students will choose and develop an original research project within the areas of Cultural Memory, Heritage and Society studies, and will write a 10,000-word dissertation under the guidance of an assigned supervisor.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 25 | |
| Feedback |
Dissertations are marked on the basis of specific marking criteria (as outlined in the course guide) and are returned with written feedback. Tutors have student hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain knowledge and understanding of how to select a topic for in-depth research. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills in analysing theoretical texts, critical frameworks, media, and other forms of cultural production. |
| Procedural | Apply | Select and apply diverse concepts and theories relating to Cultural Memory, Heritage and Society (hitherto studied on the core courses of the programme) to the dissertation project. |
| Procedural | Create | Assemble a coherent argument for presentation in written work |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Independently evaluate and critically discuss complex ideas orally and in writing |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Dissertations are marked on the basis of specific marking criteria (as outlined in the course guide) and are returned with written feedback. Tutors have student hours at which further feedback may be sought. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills in analysing theoretical texts, critical frameworks, media, and other forms of cultural production. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Independently evaluate and critically discuss complex ideas orally and in writing |
| Procedural | Create | Assemble a coherent argument for presentation in written work |
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain knowledge and understanding of how to select a topic for in-depth research. |
| Procedural | Apply | Select and apply diverse concepts and theories relating to Cultural Memory, Heritage and Society (hitherto studied on the core courses of the programme) to the dissertation project. |
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