GEOG40520 Dissertation

Academic Year 2021/2022

Students enrolled in the MA Geography must write a thesis which is an original piece of writing of approximately 70-100 pages in length. Their work is supervised by a member of staff and revolves around a topic chosen by the student.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Students should develop critical reading, writing and research skills as well as an advanced knowledge of their chosen subject area.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

700
Total

700
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
active/task-based learning; critical writing; reflective learning; enquiry & problem-based learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: < Description > Unspecified n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students work on their thesis with their academic supervisor's guidance and feedback throughout the year.