Unit name | Climate Change MSc Research Project |
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Unit code | GEOGM0009 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Sue Rodway-Dyer |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
n/a |
Co-requisites |
Other core units in MSc Climate Change Science and Policy |
School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The aim of this unit is for students to design, execute and write up a research project on their chosen topic. Students will pursue a topic, developing and undertaking specific areas of inquiry under supervision to produce their final dissertation. The key focus will be on original analysis and interpretation, and the ultimate aim will be to produce research outputs of a standard that could contribute to a scientific publication. Students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to draw together a range of skills, techniques and subject sources to explore their chosen topic. Students will be supervised by a specialist supervisor, or supervisors as appropriate. The unit is assessed via a written dissertation in the form of a journal publication and by an oral presentation.
On successful completion, students will:
Independent study and research supported by supervisor
Written 10,000-15,000 word dissertation report in the form of an academic journal research paper (100%) [ILOs 1-7]
Specific to the project, and to be discussed with the project supervisor and unit co-ordinator during the project