| Unit name | Extended Research Project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | GEOGM0110 |
| Credit points | 60 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Professor. Rigg |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Years 1-3 of the MSci programme. |
| Co-requisites |
None. |
| School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Summary and Objectives: This unit provides an opportunity to pursue research work at an advanced level, to liaise with other researchers and to present research results in written format.
This unit allows students to undertake supervised research on a topic of their own choosing. It builds on both the experience of the Year 3 Research Project, and more advanced level 4 courses which provide access to additional research skills. However, the Extended Research Project must be clearly different from the Research Project completed in Year 3, both with respect to topic and methods used. It is undertaken across both teaching blocks, with preparation of a final 12,000 word report typically due to be submitted in May. A synopsis must be prepared and submitted to the Unit Convenor in teaching block 1. The suitability of the topic will be approved by the Unit Director and Year 4 Tutor.
On completion of this Unit students should be able to:
The following transferable skills are developed in this Unit:
Independent study and research supported by supervisor
Final Project Dissertation, 10,000-15,000 word limit (100% unit mark, meets ILOs 1-3)
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
