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SOC40920

Academic Year 2024/2025

Dissertation Soc Change MSc (SOC40920)

Subject:
Sociology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Sociology
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
30
Module Coordinator:
Dr Gerard W Boucher
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The aim of this module is to complete a research project and present the outcomes in the form of a research dissertation. In conjunction with the research supervisors, students will complete a substantial body of research and present their findings in the form of a dissertation. The research skills demonstrated by the student will be considered in relation to the formulation, logic and coherence of the research question, appropriateness of the research methodology selected, and theoretical understanding of the research area. As part of the Research Methods module, students will have completed a detailed research proposal. Through this proposal students will have formulated an appropriate and feasible research question with the support of their supervisor. Execution of the research activity will be conducted by students in association with their supervisors, who will be staff members of both universities.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
• Devise, develop and complete a substantial, intellectually challenging research project related to their field of study;
• Selectively apply concepts, theories, methods and subject-specific terminology used in the field of study with rigour and discrimination;
• Relate the specific research topic appropriately to wider social change issues, debates or concerns;
• Present a coherent argument that draws on an engagement with and critical appraisal of existing knowledge relevant to the research project.

Indicative Module Content:


Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

12
Specified Learning Activities

24
Autonomous Student Learning

570
Total

606

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Key Skills:
Critical Thinking
Social Theorising
Analysing & Applying
Comparative Historical
Independent Learning
Digital & Media Literacy

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
Thesis/Dissertation: Supervised Research Project (20,000 words maximum) Week 15 Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes
100
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided individually to students, post-assessment.

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