40, 45 or 60 credit level 7 module
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Page last updated 30 September 2024
On successful completion of this level 7 (Masters level) Dissertation module, you will be able to:
You will work with your dissertation supervisor to confirm aims, questions and proposed research strategy and set out a programme of work. You will demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage your study.
60 level 3 credits or equivalent. You must have completed and passed the Health and Social Care Research: Methods and Methodology (UZWRGQ-20-M) module or equivalent.
This module can contribute towards:
You will participate in a dissertation progress seminar, in which all students give presentations and answer questions about the purpose, research strategy and management of their dissertation.
Independent learning underpins the teaching and learning strategy on the dissertation module. The student will have an identified dissertation supervisor and supervision includes contact hours with the supervisor and formative feedback on draft work. 8 hours of workshops are available for students.
Eight hours of workshops and 12 hours of supervision totalling 20 contact hours.
The assessment strategy for this module is in the form of a portfolio of coursework. The dissertation portfolio should not exceed a maximum of 10,000 words (excluding reference lists) and consists of:
Across the 3 elements of the portfolio, all learning outcomes must be demonstrated. Formative assessment occurs throughout the module as you work with the allocated dissertation supervisor.
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