Students will complete a thesis appropriate to the level required for the award of a Masters degree. This thesis should demonstrate: a systematic understanding of knowledge in the chosen research field; a clear rationale for the research objectives and design; the use of a range of standard and/or more specialised research tools and/or techniques of enquiry; compliance with recommended ethical guidelines; the capacity to select from, scrutinise, reflect upon and critically evaluate data in the context of the research objectives; the ability to arrive at clear conclusions that communicate the outcomes and implications of the research.

Completion of undergraduate degree; completion of taught modules where relevant; training in academic writing, research design and qualitative and quantitative research methods.

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

Individual supervisors will provide feedback on draft of thesis