Unit name | Dissertation: MSc Climate Change Science and Policy |
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Unit code | GEOGM0062 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Sue Rodway-Dyer |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
n/a |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
Other core units in MSc Climate Change Science and Policy |
Units you may not take alongside this one | |
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, developing and undertaking 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:
Independent study and research supported by supervisor
Written 7500-word dissertation report in the form of an academic journal research paper (100%) [ILOs 1-7]
Word count does not include references, total word count including references not to exceed 12,000 words.
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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.