GY485     
Dissertation - MSc Geographic Data Science and MSc Real Estate Economics and Finance

This information is for the 2024/25 session.

Teacher responsible

Programme Director(s)

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Geographic Data Science and MSc in Real Estate Economics and Finance. This course is not available as an outside option.

Course content

The dissertation may be on any topic within the field of the MSc programme studied. Approval for the topic must be obtained from the relevant Programme Director.

Teaching

In the Department of Geography and Environment, teaching will be delivered through a combination of classes/seminars, pre-recorded lectures, live online lectures, in-person lectures and other supplementary interactive live activities.

This course is delivered through a combination of workshops and one to one supervision across Autumn, Winter and Spring Term.


Assessment

Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) in the post-spring term.

Student performance results

(2020/21 - 2022/23 combined)

Classification % of students
Distinction 17.5
Merit 33.1
Pass 45.2
Fail 4.2

Key facts

Department: Geography and Environment

Total students 2023/24: 57

Average class size 2023/24: Unavailable

Controlled access 2023/24: No

Value: One Unit

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Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Problem solving
  • Application of information skills
  • Communication
  • Application of numeracy skills
  • Specialist skills