PB410
Dissertation
This information is for the 2019/20 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Frederic Basso QUE.3.14
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology, MSc in Psychology of Economic Life, MSc in Social and Cultural Psychology and MSc in Social and Public Communication. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The dissertation is an empirical investigation, carried out by the student, under the supervision of a member of staff. Research topics and methodologies vary considerably, but they must relate to the student’s MSc Programme. All dissertation topics will need to be approved by a supervisor who is a faculty member of the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science. The supervisor will advise the student, help provide information and bibliography, and provide feedback on the research.
Teaching
10 hours of seminars in the LT. 7 hours of seminars in the ST.
Students will be supervised primarily in group laboratory meetings/seminars (15 hours); individual support will also be available as appropriate and necessary.
All students should attend all components timetabled as part of PB411
Formative coursework
Students will receive formative feedback from their supervisor on the following coursework (1,000 max words): A Dissertation Progress Report
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) post-summer term.
Key facts
Department: Psychological and Behavioural Science
Total students 2018/19: 158
Average class size 2018/19: Unavailable
Controlled access 2018/19: No
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Leadership
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills