AN503
Thesis Writing Seminar
This information is for the 2026/27 session.
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MRes/PhD in Anthropology. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes.
This seminar is for 3rd and 4th year post-fieldwork students.
Course content
Students present draft dissertation chapters to their cohort.
Teaching
20 hours of seminars in the Autumn Term.
20 hours of seminars in the Winter Term.
14 hours of seminars in the Spring Term.
This course has a reading week in Week 6 of Autumn and Winter Term.
The contact hours listed above are the minimum expected.
Assessment
This course is not assessed.
Key facts
Department: Anthropology
Course study period: Autumn, Winter and Spring Term
Unit value: Non-credit bearing
FHEQ level: Level 8
Total students 2025/26: 6
Average class size 2025/26: 6
Controlled access 2025/26: NoCourse selection videos
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