HI503S: Dissertation In Historical Studies

HI503S: DISSERTATION IN HISTORICAL STUDIES (2026-2027)

Last modified: 22 Jul 2026 13:41

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 Anthony Heywood Dr William Hepburn

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

Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)
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

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

HI5915 Dissertation in Historical Studies (Passed)
HI5917 Dissertation in Historical Studies (Passed)

Are there a limited number of places available?

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

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Project Report/Dissertation

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	100
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
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Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Formative Assessment

Project Plan, Summary or Abstract

Assessment Type	Formative	Weighting
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	1,000-word Project Proposal (formative assessment). Marked by supervisor with written feedback through gradebook.

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.

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