Module overview
You will conduct small-scale, independent study of a chosen topic, within your particular degree pathway.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Design, apply and evaluate research methods appropriate to answering the research questions.
- Identify and develop strategies to overcome ethical issues.
- Critically reflect on the research process and evaluate what you have learnt.
- Interpret findings with reference to appropriate literature and identify the implications of your research.
- Present your research clearly and to a high standard with appropriate academic referencing.
- Formulate a (set of) research questions based on that literature.
- Critically appraise appropriate literature sources (theoretical and substantive) in relation to the chosen topic).
Syllabus
This double module gives you the opportunity to engage in in-depth independent, guided study. Once you have submitted your dissertation proposal (at the end of Year 2) you will be allocated a supervisor.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include:
Independent study. A Dissertation supervisor will be assigned to you at the end of Year 2 and provide you with feedback on your dissertation proposal at the beginning of the summer vacation to help you to develop an action plan for your dissertation and to give advice.
Dissertation lectures. Three 2-hours lecture over the academic year.
Learning activities include:
Your dissertation supervisor will then meet with you on four further advice occasions throughout the year of the dissertation. In addition, four dissertation workshops are held across the academic year where you can get further advice about the different stages of the dissertation process.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 8 |
| Independent Study | 294 |
| Total study time | 302 |
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Diligence and Initiative | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Revised Dissertation | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External