Dissertation (Anthropology) (841L6)

45 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Summer teaching

On this module, you’ll complete an independent piece of research and writing on a relevant topic of your choice.

The dissertation could include desk-based research using secondary data sources, or an original empirical study with primary data collection. In preparation, you’ll receive training in:

  • research methods
  • dissertation planning
  • writing
  • preparing a research outline.

You’ll also have a dissertation supervisor to help you:

  • prepare for your research
  • develop your problematic
  • supervise your independent research and writing through four one-on-one supervisions.

Assessment

100%: Written assessment (Dissertation)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 450 hours of work. This breaks down into about 2 hours of contact time and about 448 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.