Module manager: Dr Ian Sapiro
Email: i.p.sapiro@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
MUSI3140 Major Dissertation MUSI3120 Minor Dissertation
This module is not approved as a discovery module
On completion of the module, students will have constructed an essay (dissertation) of 10,000-12,000 words based on independent study under supervision. The project should be relatively restricted in scope, by confining the area to be studied in detail or by restraint in the application of methodology.
Candidates should show ability to use and distinguish between primary and secondary sources of information, and ability in presentation of the ideas in good English with supporting diagrams, examples, bibliography, and appendices as appropriate.
On completion of the module, students will have constructed an essay (dissertation) of 10,000-12,000 words based on independent study under supervision. The project should be relatively restricted in scope, by confining the area to be studied in detail or by restraint in the application of methodology.
Candidates should show ability to use and distinguish between primary and secondary sources of information, and ability in presentation of the ideas in good English with supporting diagrams, examples, bibliography, and appendices as appropriate.
The syllabus is defined by the objectives. The project is chosen by the student in consultation with the supervisor.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group learning | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lecture | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tutorial | 5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Private study hours | 389.5 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10.5 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400 | ||
5 hours preparation per individual tutorial (25 hours)
5 hours preparation for group tutorial end of semester 1 (5 hours)
5 hours preparation for presentations (5 hours)
Independent research and writing of draft submissions/final dissertation (354.5 hours)
Regular tutorials
Interim report (semester 1)
Oral presentations (semester 2)
Draft chapter (semester 2)
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay or Dissertation | dissertation of 10,000-12,000 words | 100 |
| Presentation | verbal 'work in progress' presentation, c. 10 minutes | 0 |
| Report | interim report | 0 |
| Assignment | draft chapter | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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