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RS4016: SENIOR HONOURS SPECIAL SUBJECT IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:39


Course Overview

This course allows a student to do in-depth study in a specific area in Divinity or Religious Studies. The specific content of the course may vary, but the focus will include work on enhancing research skills and the completion of a academic research paper.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr William Tuladhar-Douglas

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • Religious Studies (RS) (Studied)
  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Course Aims

Enhancing research skills through in-depth research of a subject chosen together with a supervisor in Religious Studies.

Main Learning Outcomes

Extended study leading to the production of an academic research paper.

Course Content

This course allows a student to do in-depth study in a specific area in Divinity or Religious Studies. The specific content of the course may vary, but the focus will include work on enhancing research skills and the completion of a academic research paper.

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 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt

Individual supervisors may select from one of the following two options for assessment:

one 5,000 word essay (100%)
one 1,500 word essay (30%) and one 3,500 essay (70%)

Resit

100% essay. Only grade obtain at first attempt will be used for Honours classification

Formative Assessment

Feedback from the supervisor through oral and written comments during meetings.

Feedback

Formative feedback given during meetings. Summative feedback within 7 working days of submission, or 10 days if the work to be assessed is submitted late.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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