IB9YF-30 Dissertation
Introductory description
The module aims to allow students to synthesise, apply and extend the knowledge they have gained in the taught component of their course.
Module aims
The investigation of a contemporary research topic will help to develop students’ theoretical and practical understanding of current problems in their pathway area, as well as their research and communication skills. Emphasis will be placed on taking a critical approach to the assumptions of prior literature and the methodologies they adopt to address their research question.
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.
Students will be allocated an individual supervisor to undertake planning and execution.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of the current literature in the topic area, including the boundaries of current knowledge and where these may be extended.
- Understand the limitations of knowledge and current technologies in their chosen area.
- Critically review relevant literature leading to the formation of testable hypotheses.
- Fully appreciate and thoroughly explain the limitations of the research project; be realistic in what conclusions can safely be drawn as a result of their own research.
Indicative reading list
Reading lists can be found in Talis
Research element
This is a dissertation module, so research skills are integral
Subject specific skills
- Construct and sustain an argument through a major piece of work.
- Use appropriate models for testing.
- Develop, apply and interpret the outcome of appropriate tests of the hypotheses.
- Apply appropriate analytical methods to their research question.
Transferable skills
Use university/library resources to generate information/datasets for use in the project.
Written communication.
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 6 sessions of 1 hour (2%) |
| Private study | 294 hours (98%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
Self study to include all preparation and research for dissertation, plus writing of the dissertation
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment component |
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| Dissertation | 100% | No | |
Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Dissertations are graded using standard University Postgraduate Marking Criteria and individual, personalised written feedback is provided.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.