Advanced independent study in a topic agreed with supervisor

Module details

  • Offered to 4th & 5th Years
  • Independent Study
  • 2 term module worth 5 ECTS
  • Not available as part of I-Explore
  • Extra Credit or Degree Credit where your department allows
Degree credit module options by departmentHow to enrol

The Advanced Humanities Project is intended for those students who have successfully completed and achieved at least a good 2:1 in a relevant Level 6 Humanities & Social Sciences Imperial Horizons or BPES module, usually supplemented by a relevant internship, summer placement or development of a portfolio. It would usually be taken by a student in their final year of an undergraduate MSci degree.

The module consists of independent study, supervised by an experienced member of staff who will meet with you on a regular basis to discuss progress. The topic of the project must be agreed with the field leader and potential supervisor, and should be of sufficient scope and allow for appropriate depth of analysis for you to meet the learning objectives. Prospective candidates must supply a proposal that details the scope, the research questions, and the timetable that sets clear goals for monitoring progress.

You may not enrol for this option without prior approval. Please e-mail Dr Michael Weatherburn in the first instance to check that you are eligible for this option. Your e-mail should state which Imperial Horizons module(s) you have completed and outline your initial idea for a topic. Proposals need to be finalised before the end of September in order for online enrolments to be confirmed. No new enrolments will be accepted after this date.

Please note: The information on this module description is indicative. The module may undergo minor modifications before the start of next academic year.

Information blocks

"I have really, really enjoyed the project and supervision and, one of the career options in my table of decisions right now has to do with space law [the topic of my Advanced Humanities Project]! Definitely something I will pursue and this opportunity has given me the means to explore the topic in a unique way, I am really grateful for it!"

Got any questions?

Contact the field leader 
Dr Michael Weatherburn
michael.weatherburn@imperial.ac.uk
0207 594 8747
Room S305, Sherfield level 3
Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication

Sir Arthur Acland Prize

Awarded annually for excellence. High scoring work is put forward for consideration by a panel of judges. 

Students enrolled for Language modules, the Humanities, Advanced Humanities and Change Makers Independent Projects are eligible.