Course descriptionThe masters degree is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in Italian. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Candidates may advance to the Doctor of Philosophy degree after successful completion of the masters or may apply to convert to the PhD at an earlier stage. An honours grade of at least H2B (70%) must be attained to qualify for the award of the masters degree.
Objectives:
Students who complete the masters will:
* produce a 30,000-word thesis on a research project dealing with an area of Italian studies;
* demonstrate an ability to present, argue and hypothesise on an issue in Italian, supported by research and analysis;
* demonstrate aptitude for original research at a higher degree level.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
Thesis 30,000 words (100 points per year)
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