ET5695 Dissertation (April) B
Academic year
2023 to 2024 Full Year
Curricular information may be subject to change
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
60
SCQF level
SCQF level 11
Availability restrictions
only available for MSc International Education distance learning students
Planned timetable
Not applicable
Module Staff
Various members of IE staff
Module description
This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation into issues within the field of International Education. Student dissertations will be supervised by members of University teaching staff who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation of 15,000 words will be submitted by the stated dissertation deadline in April.
Relationship to other modules
Pre-requisites
BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS ET5604 AND PASS ET5605 AND PASS ET5606 AND PASS ET5607 AND PASS ET5608,BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS ET5603 OR PASS ET5626,BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS TWO FROM ET5622 AND ET5623 AND ET5624.
Assessment pattern
Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment
Not applicable
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
6 one-hour dissertation support tutorials
Scheduled learning hours
6
Guided independent study hours
600
Intended learning outcomes
- By the end of this module students will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of a relevant area of international education.
- By the end of this module students will be able to critically evaluate the existing relevant research and use this to inform their own research.
- By the end of this module students will be able to articulate clear research questions and follow ethical procedures when constructing their research.
- By the end of this module students will be able to construct their own independent research and data collection, using appropriate research methods and tools.
- By the end of this module students will be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse the data they collect and to present it in a clear and informative way.
- By the end of this module students will be able to produce and extended piece of written work, in appropriate academic style.