8000 Word Dissertation

The dissertation provides students with the opportunity to carry out a substantive piece of research over two semesters on a topic of their own choosing drawn from the social sciences and/or health studies. This choice is made in negotiation with subject tutors.
1. For most of this module, students will work independently and be expected to use the research skills and concepts introduced in levels 4 and 5 to conduct their own research.
2. Supplementary research methods training relating to the research process, conduct; analysis and presentation of research findings expected within a dissertation will be provided during tutorials.

Dissertation - 6501HASS

Dissertation

Analyse, evaluate and draw conclusions from the data generated by the study of the topic.

Synthesise evidence obtained from a range of literature and electronic secondary sources of information/data.

Demonstrate critical engagement with academic conventions appropriate to their chosen research paradigm.

Select, evaluate and apply critical thinking to a subject drawn from the social sciences and/or a health and provide an informed theoretical/conceptual justification for the study of that topic.

Critically reflect upon the methodological and ethical considerations and approaches used during the course of the research.