DV459
Dissertation: Population and Development
This information is for the 2017/18 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Ernestina Coast and Dr Tiziana Leone
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Population and Development. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The purpose is to allow students to explore a particular research topic in depth.
Arrangements for Supervision
An Academic Advisor will be appointed to advise each student. Students should also attend SA4C1.
Selection of Topic
The topic of the dissertation is selected in consultation with the student's Academic Advisor.
Teaching
3 hours of seminars in the MT. 2 hours of seminars in the LT.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%) in September.
The length of the dissertation should be 45 pages maximum.
Key facts
Department: International Development
Total students 2016/17: Unavailable
Average class size 2016/17: Unavailable
Controlled access 2016/17: No
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Leadership
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills