GY488
Dissertation - MSc Urbanisation and Development
This information is for the 2024/25 session.
Teacher responsible
Programme Director
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Urbanisation and Development. This course is available on the MSc in Urban Policy (LSE and Sciences Po). 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. Two workshops are usually convened, the first in AT and second in WT to discuss dissertations. Each student is provided with a dissertation supervisor. A dissertation proposal is submitted as part of GY452.
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 as well as one to one supervision meetings across Autumn, Winter and Summer Terms.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) in the post-spring term.
Student performance results
(2020/21 - 2022/23 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 52.7 |
| Merit | 32.7 |
| Pass | 10.9 |
| Fail | 3.6 |
Key facts
Department: Geography and Environment
Total students 2023/24: 22
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