EH390
Dissertation in Economic or Social History
This information is for the 2022/23 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Oliver Volckart SAR 6.10
Availability
This course is compulsory on the BSc in Economic History, BSc in Economic History with Economics and BSc in Economics and Economic History. This course is available on the BSc in Economics with Economic History. This course is not available as an outside option nor to General Course students.
Course content
The course emphasises working with primary sources. The subject of the dissertation should relate broadly to one of the economic history courses that have been chosen. This course consists of two lectures, the first in week 2 of MT and the second in week 1 of LT. All students also participate in an intensive workshop in week 7 of MT. This provides the opportunity for students to present their dissertation ideas and receive feedback from their peers.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) in the ST.
The dissertation must not exceed 10,000 words in length. The title of the dissertation should be approved by the candidate's supervisor early in MT and a title form signed by the supervisor must be submitted to the course organiser before the MT reading week.
Key facts
Department: Economic History
Total students 2021/22: 57
Average class size 2021/22: Unavailable
Capped 2021/22: No
Value: One Unit
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills
