PO366-30 Dissertation
Introductory description
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Module aims
This module aims:
- to develop a deep knowledge of the chosen research topic
- to develop written communication skills
- to develop time-management skills in the establishment of a research and writing plan
- to develop research skills
- to develop IT skills – both in terms of the presentation of the dissertation and in the use of on-line resources whilst researching the topic
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
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Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- to present a research project in a logically-structured manner
- to develop a research question that can be effectively answered with a sustained argument within the confines of the word limit and available resources
- to use appropriate evidence from a variety of sources to support a sustained argument
- to develop the scholarly tools of appropriate citation of sources and to work independently to a strict deadline
- to collect and evaluate research material from a variety of sources
Subject specific skills
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Transferable skills
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Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Private study | 300 hours (100%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
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Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 100% | Yes (extension) |
Feedback on assessment
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Anti-requisite modules
If you take this module, you cannot also take:
- EC331-30 Research in Applied Economics
- GD307-30 Dissertation/Independent Study
- HI3S2-30 Dissertation
- LA402-30 Dissertation for Final Year Law (full course)
- LA403-15 Dissertation for Final Year Law (half course)
- LA406-30 Dramatised Dissertation
- LA407-15 Dramatised Dissertation (Half Module)
- LN400-30 Dissertation
- PH313-30 Dissertation
- SO301-30 Dissertation
Courses
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 4 of USX2-Y202 Undergraduate Social Studies [2 + 2]
This module is Optional for:
- Year 3 of UECA-LM1D Undergraduate Economics, Politics and International Studies
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UPHA-V7MM Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Intercalated year)
- Year 4 of V7MQ Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Bipartite) with Intercalated Year
- Year 4 of V7MH Philosophy, Politics and Economics - Economics/Philosophy Bipartite (Economics Major) (with Intercalated year)
- Year 4 of V7MF Philosophy, Politics and Economics - Economics/Politics Bipartite (Economics Major) (with Intercalated year)
- Year 4 of V7MI Philosophy, Politics and Economics - Philosophy/Economics Bipartite (Philosophy Major) (with Intercalated year)
- Year 4 of V7MJ Philosophy, Politics and Economics - Philosophy/Politics Bipartite (with Intercalated year)
- Year 4 of V7MG Philosophy, Politics and Economics - Politics/Economics Bipartite (Politics Major) (with Intercalated year)
- Year 3 of UPOA-M100 Undergraduate Politics
- Year 4 of UPOA-M101 Undergraduate Politics (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 4 of UPOA-M168 Undergraduate Politics and International Studies with Chinese
- Year 4 of UPOA-M165 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Italian
This module is Core option list C for:
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UPDA-Y201 Undergraduate Social Studies (Part-time)
- Year 1 of Y201 Social Studies
- Year 2 of Y201 Social Studies
- Year 3 of Y201 Social Studies
- Year 4 of Y201 Social Studies
- Year 5 of Y201 Social Studies
- Year 6 of Y201 Social Studies
- Year 7 of Y201 Social Studies
- Year 8 of Y201 Social Studies
- Year 9 of Y201 Social Studies
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 3 of UHIA-VM11 Undergraduate History and Politics
- Year 4 of UHIA-VM12 Undergraduate History and Politics (with Year Abroad)
- Year 3 of UPOA-M16A Undergraduate Politics and International Studies
- Year 4 of UPOA-M16B Undergraduate Politics and International Studies (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UPOA-ML13 Undergraduate Politics and Sociology
- Year 4 of UPOA-ML14 Undergraduate Politics and Sociology (with Intercalated year)
- Year 4 of UPOA-M163 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and French
- Year 4 of UPOA-M164 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and German
- Year 3 of UPOA-M16D Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and German (3 year degree)
- Year 4 of UPOA-M166 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies
- Year 3 of UPOA-M16H Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies (3 year degree)
This module is Option list C for:
- Year 3 of UHIA-VM11 Undergraduate History and Politics
- Year 4 of UHIA-VM12 Undergraduate History and Politics (with Year Abroad)