Writing for the Creative Economies MLitt Dissertation module (EN53003)

The final piece of work for MLitt Writing for the Creative Economies (part time) culminates in a substantial piece of critical and creative work. This takes the form of a dissertation or major project.

For the dissertation you will have the opportunity to identify a project related to your area of interest. You will develop an approach to your project in collaboration with your supervisor.

As you undertaking your dissertation you will have the chance to show your knowledge and writing skills.

You will develop a research proposal with your supervisor. You will then write a dissertation. Your dissertation will allow you to innovate, show freedom of expression and to bring together different ideas.

During your dissertation you will have the option of implementing elements of creativity alongside critical discussion and analysis. By working on a large piece of critical work that engages with the themes of the course you will fast-track your career in the creative industries.

You will have feedback delivered through supervisory sessions. You will use this feedback to inform your completed work.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• apply knowledge and understanding through a 15,000-word dissertation
• apply research methods in practice
• collaborate with your supervisor to form the shape and direction of your major project

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• show the ability to design, critique and deliver a 15,000-word dissertation in an area of creative economies/practice research
• evidence a critical understanding of the principles, theories and publishing context of writing for the creative economies
• show the ability to construct a full scholarly bibliography for a major piece of scholarly and/or practice research

Assignments / assessment

• dissertation (100%)

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

• 1-hour supervision session, every two weeks
• online sessions
  • These will include content-based discussions and opportunity for module-related academic questions
• discussion boards
• on-demand module materials to work through at your own pace

Self-driven study time will include:

• reading and completing associated tasks
• engaging with a wide range of online materials to support self-study
• writing and working towards your final assessment
• peer-to-peer learning opportunities