Unit name | Dissertation (with Quantitative Research Methods) (Geography) |
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Unit code | GEOG30007 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Professor. Tranos |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Conducting a Research Project using secondary data (UNIV2NEW7) |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The dissertation provides an opportunity for students to undertake and report on a piece of original and individual disciplinary research on a topic of their own choosing but requiring the use of quantitative methods. It allows students to demonstrate their skills in topic selection, in investigating the background context of their chosen topic, in research design and implementation, in data analysis, interpretation and presentation, and in report writing.
On completion of this Unit students should be able to plan and undertake a research project of relevance to their discipline and demonstrating proficiency in the use of quantitative research methods.
The unit will be taught through a blended combination of online and, if possible, in-person teaching, including
10,000 word Project Report 100%