Unit name | Dissertation |
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Unit code | PHEDM1002 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Professor. Angie Page |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School for Policy Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The dissertation should demonstrate that the student understands how to: frame research questions, critique, draw upon and develop appropriate conceptual and theoretical approaches, develop and apply an appropriate research strategy (plan and complete primary data collection and/or identify appropriate secondary data sources), analyse data and draw conclusions that are integrated with wider academic debates.
Intended Learning Outcomes On successful completion of the unit, the student will demonstrate:
Students will be expected to present their research proposal at a dissertation presentation day, after which they will be assigned a dissertation supervisor. Thereafter individual study will be supported by regular, negotiated academic supervision. A dissertation skills workshop including tips on project management and writing will be delivered to support student progress in their dissertation. Students must have an acceptable research ethics proposal approved by the research ethics committee before beginning their research.
Lectures, demonstrations, discussions and class exercises. A number of sessions in this unit involve the development of IT-related skills and will be computer labbased.
These sessions will involve computer -based data analysis and exercises designed to provide practical experience and to develop competency in data handling and interpretation. Contributing lecturers include academic staff with particular expertise in their given subject area.
To be negotiated with the supervisor.