| 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. Rachel Flecker |
| 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:
Advice and guidance on individual extended research projects will be given by members of academic staff who have expertise in the area chosen by students. Students will have 10 hours of supervisory meetings with staff.
Final Project Dissertation, 12,000 word limit (100% unit mark, meets ILOs 1-3)
Entirely dependent on nature of research topic selected
