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HI503S: DISSERTATION IN HISTORICAL STUDIES (2026-2027)

Last modified: 11 Aug 2025 15:16


Course Overview

An individually supervised research project, supported by whole-group information sessions, with a 15,000-word dissertation for students to complete their MLitt qualification.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Full Year Credit Points 60 credits (30 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Karin Friedrich

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of Master Of Letters In Viking And Medieval Nordic Studies or Master of Letters in Modern History or Master of Letters in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course consists of a number of information and briefing sessions in the first two terms to help you prepare your topic, together with one-on-one supervision meetings with an expert member of staff. Students will be expected to produce a dissertation of 15,000 words by the end of the summer.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2025 for 1st Term courses and 19 December 2025 for 2nd Term courses.

Summative Assessments

Project Report/Dissertation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
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Learning Outcomes
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Formative Assessment

Project Plan, Summary or Abstract

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1,000-word Project Proposal (formative assessment). Marked by supervisor with written feedback through gradebook.  
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