DR4044: Dissertation - Catalogue of Courses

DR4044: DISSERTATION (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05

Course Overview

This course involves the writing of a dissertation in one of the sub-disciplines in Divinity and Religious Studies. Independent Research work is done under the supervision of a member of staff. The dissertation is an extended essay, of no more than 10,000 words inclusive of references. Please note the 10,000 words does not include the bibliography

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	4
Term	First Term	Credit Points	30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Michael Laffin

Qualification Prerequisites

Programme Level 4

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

Either Divinity And Religious Studies (DR) (Studied) or Religious Studies (RS) (Studied)
Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

DR4544 Dissertation (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

This course involves the writing of a 10,000 word dissertation in one of the sub-disciplines in Divinity and Religious Studies. Independent Research work is done under the supervision of a member of staff.

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

10.000 word dissertation (100%)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

51cg