MY498
Capstone Project
This information is for the 2024/25 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Daniel De Kadt
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Applied Social Data Science. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The capstone course is a dissertation project that represents the final element in the construction of a student’s data science master’s education. The capstone project takes the form of a written thesis of up to 10,000 words that investigates empirically a problem related to some social science field using the tools of data science. The topic will be developed throughout the research design seminar and adjusted and agreed to by the student’s supervisor.
Formative coursework
Each student will be required to give a short presentation outlining the subject and proposed research design of the project 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 2023/24: 47
Average class size 2023/24: 47
Controlled access 2023/24: No
Value: One Unit
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills
