ARCT41170 Research Methods and Thesis Preparation

Academic Year 2024/2025

The aim of this module is to support the exploration and development of research thesis proposals that will be the basis for individual research in the Thesis Module in Summer. The student will be supported through workshops, seminars and thesis development with a specific focus on methods. Group seminars and individual meetings with supervisors will support the development of thesis topics.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
- Understand research methods
- Conceive and develop a research topic and the most appropriate methodology for its execution.
- Develop and communicate a coherent thesis proposal.
- Development of a coherent overview of the state-of-the-art in a selected and related field.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

26
Autonomous Student Learning

150
Small Group

12
Seminar (or Webinar)

12
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
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Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

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Carry forward of passed components
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Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
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