Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module, students will have developed skills that will allow them to produce a substantial piece of independent research at the postgraduate level.
- topic selection;
- research question/thesis statement/hypothesis development;
- literature review;
- methodology;
- academic writing;
- academic integrity
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 176 |
| Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): 3000 word thesis proposal | Week 15 | Graded | No | 75 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Short written tasks on Selecting a Module (200 words), Literature Review (500 words), and Methodology (500 words) | Week 2, Week 5, Week 9 | Graded | No | 25 |
No |
As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback individually to students, post-assessment and throughout the duration of the module.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Professor Liam Kennedy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |