This course allows students enrolled in the Master of Classical Studies (Research) to carry out advanced research on a Classics  subject of their choice and design.  Students complete a dissertation of 20,000 to 24,000 words on a topic to  be agreed with a supervisor, and approved by the Classics postgraduate convenor.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the skills and knowledge to: 

1. Collect, analyse and evaluate evidence.

2. Read deeply in a particular field of classical world studies.

3. Formulate a substantial argument in a particular field of classical world studies.

4. Construct in clear and readable prose on a classical world topic.

Sub-thesis of 20,000 to 24,000 words (100%) (LOs 1, 2, 3 and 4)

520 hours, including a minimum of 13 hours of face-to-face supervision or an equivalent level of contact via telephone, email and other forms of communication.

Admission to the Master of Classical Studies (Research) program. 

Prior written agreement of a member of staff to supervise the sub-thesis required.

Approval from the Graduate Convenor and Head of Discipline.

Students will need to be able to access the archives and library relevant to their chose dissertation.

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