Convenor name: Matt Eagleton-Pierce
Convenor email: m.eagleton-pierce@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P293 (2nd Floor Main Building)
Office hours: Mondays 13.00-14.00; Tuesdays 11.00-12.00
Module dates: Semesters 1 & 2 & Summer
Intended learning outcomes:

LO1Engage their intellectual interests and ask a focused question that forms the basis of a research project
LO2Apply principles of research design to the question, and select an appropriate methodology
LO3Develop the tools to approach and answer the research question
LO4Examine and synthesise literature relevant to the question
LO5Capacity to develop an argument and demonstrate a good knowledge of research topic
LO6Work independently as well as with a supervisor
LO7Present one’s research, provide constructive feedback and engage in critical debate

Assessment 1: Name: Dissertation (DS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 100%
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 1: Format: 10000 word dissertation
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus