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Students will be able to identify relevant research, in order to gather data, analyse existing research, and draw conclusions. Students will be able to use library and online sources in a scholarly way, and draw on research to develop their own scholarship. Students will develop the facility to critique research, and compare research.
Indicative Module Content:The themes and topics that students chose for their thesis research varies from student to student.
Generally, the research examines aspects of education. The topic for investigation is determined after consultation with the thesis supervisor.
The module coordinator provides necessary guidance and direction concerning the thesis module, including how to prepare the thesis proposal, ways of working with your supervisor, use of the library and resources, preparation of the final thesis for submission, and any other issues that arise for the students.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Project Supervision | 8 |
Specified Learning Activities | 100 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 150 |
Total | 258 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Thesis The thesis is a 20-credit dissertation, drawing on desk-based research, which is undertaken with the support of a thesis supervisor. |
Unspecified | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 100 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Drafts of writing are reviewed by the thesis supervisor, and advice is provided during thesis supervision meetings.