Reparatory Justice MSc/MA
Dissertation. Reparatory Justice. HIST5174P
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Humanities
- Credits: 60
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Full Year
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
The dissertation is an independent piece of work, focused on either a historical case study related to reparatory justice, or a particular issue of contemporary debate around reparations. The dissertation should bring together elements of original research, either through analysis of historical primary sources or through oral histories and interviews, or through analysis of contemporary data. Students should demonstrate both their research and analysis skills, as well as their understanding of the state of the field.
Timetable
None.
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
The standard assessments for this course are:
■ Dissertation (15000 words)
If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:
■ There is no alternative to the dissertation, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)
Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.
Course Aims
This course aims to:
■ Develop and sustain an argument in an area of the student's personal research interest in their chosen subject area
■ Promote an engagement with other scholarly, critical, or theoretical arguments relevant to that area.
■ Encourage the application of acquired research skills to a supervised project.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Define, plan and execute a sustained, focused, coherent and original research project in an area relevant to their subject area
■ Source, select and critically evaluate appropriate primary and secondary material for their chosen subject area and use this material effectively in the final dissertation
■ Work independently and maintain professional conduct in relation to any internal or external institutions or partners involved in the project (if relevant)
■ Apply appropriate academic conventions with regard to referencing and provision of bibliographic information
■ Execute a substantial piece of written work in clear and appropriate academic English, and which demonstrates detailed first-hand knowledge of their chosen area of investigation.