MY499
Dissertation
This information is for the 2023/24 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Chana Teeger
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Social Research Methods. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
Students are required to write a 10,000 word dissertation. The dissertation is based on an empirical investigation of an issue relevant to the programme content and on a topic within the field covered by their specialist subject and agreed with their supervisor.
Formative coursework
Each student will be required to give a short presentation outlining the subject of their dissertation and the proposed argument of the dissertation in a session organised for all students during ST.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) in the post-spring term.
Key facts
Department: Methodology
Total students 2022/23: 29
Average class size 2022/23: Unavailable
Controlled access 2022/23: No
Value: One Unit
Course selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.