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. Jo House |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
n/a |
Co-requisites |
GEOGM0008 Literature Review |
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 identified and scoped in the MSc Literature Review unit, further developing and undertaking these 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:
Supervision and feedback details:
Students will have access to their supervisors via office hours. The amount of contact hours will depend on the nature of the project, but as a rough guide you can expect a minimum of 5 hours of contact time for the research project.
With your supervisor you will be able to discuss the further development of your project topic, aims and objectives, most likely building on your literature review. You will be able to discuss the most appropriate methods to use and get support in learning methods either from your supervisor, another member of staff, through course workshops, or through training offered by the Department or University. You will be able to show and discuss your results and scientific ideas with your supervisor. The supervisor will give feedback on the draft structure and proposed content. There will be opportunities for peer-to-peer feedback and examination of past assessments in relation to marking criteria.
The dissertation will be independently marked by two members of staff, one of whom is expected to be your supervisor.
The research project is assessed in two components:
Specific to the project, and to be discussed with the project supervisor and unit co-ordinator during the project