MY499     
Dissertation

This information is for the 2024/25 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Sally Stares

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 2023/24: 19

Average class size 2023/24: 19

Controlled access 2023/24: No

Value: One Unit

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