ET5593 Dissertation (August)

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Not applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Ms L Thirkell

Ms L Thirkell
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Various members of IE staff

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation into issues within the field of digital 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 August.

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

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

600

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • demonstrate a critical understanding of a relevant area of digital education
  • critically evaluate the existing relevant research and use this to inform their own research
  • articulate clear research questions and follow ethical procedures when conducting your research
  • conduct your own independent research and data collection, using appropriate research methods and tools
  • demonstrate the ability to analyse the data you collect and to present it in a clear and informative way
  • produce an extended piece of written work, in appropriate academic style