Module Information

Module Identifier
MBM9160
Module Title
Dissertation
Academic Year
2016/2017
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 3 (Dissertation)

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment N Hours   Dissertation  100%
Supplementary Assessment Dissertation  Repeat failed element  100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Demonstrate an in depth and critical understanding of their specialist area of study.

Define a clear research question

Perform the procedures necessary to carry out a piece of research

Explain and analyse data

Synthesise the findings of their research with relevant knowledge in the specialist area of study

Communicate the findings of the research in a scholarly manner

Aims

The aim of the Dissertation is to assess a student's aility to identify, collect and analyse a body of material, organise it, and write it up in a manner that sustains a persuasive argument. The work must demonstrate a strong capacity for independent thought and critical analysis.

Brief description

The dissertation is an important element of the School's Specialist Masters programmes. It provides an opportunity for Specialist Masters students to undertake a piece of in-depth research into a selected topic. Students will be assigned an individual supervisor who will assist the student within the general framework and limits operated for postgraduate dissertations within the School. Dissertations will be expected to show evidence of an appropriate range of reading, which complements the original research content.

Content

The contents of the Dissertation will be different for each student. Students propose a topic for their Dissertation which is subject to approval by the designated supervisor. Dissertations must set clear objectives and research questions, sustain a coherent and well-developed argument, and be presented in a scholarly manner.

Dissertations should be 12,000 - 15,000 words in length.

An induction meeting is held for all Specialist Masters students to explain the expectations of them, the dissertation structure and the parameters for supervision.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7