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FM5099 Dissertation for MLitt Film Studies Programme

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr V M Saglier

Dr V M Saglier
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Student dissertations will be supervised by members of the teaching staff who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation of not more than 15,000 words must be submitted by the end of August.

Assessment pattern

Coursework (Dissertation) = 100%

Re-assessment

No Re-Assessment Available

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Individual supervision.

Guided independent study hours

600

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

FM5099 Dissertation for MLitt Film Studies Programme

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module description

The dissertation is intended to provide an opportunity for students to follow their own strengths and interests by working independently on a topic of their own selection. Although the choice of topic and general progress will be monitored by a member of staff who acts as dissertation supervisor, an essential aspect of the dissertation is that its success rests to a unique degree upon the student’s own motivation, self-discipline, and organisational skills, working outside the normal group environment of taught courses. The dissertation is an opportunity to develop advanced research and presentation skills. It tests the student’s ability to communicate arguments clearly and concisely, and to present work efficiently, neatly, and by the appointed time. It is also and perhaps most importantly an opportunity to originate and manage an intellectual project and see it through to completion.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

No Re-Assessment Available

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Individual supervision.

Guided independent study hours

600

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.