GD5699 Dissertation

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.

Availability restrictions

Available only to online PGT students

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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

Module coordinator

Dr N P Meehan

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

Module Staff

Dr Bruno Cesar Brulon Soares, Dr Gonul Bozoglu, Dr Nicole Meehan

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

Module description

This end of degree project takes the form of a period of supervised research where students will explore a topic in depth. The dissertation will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their independent thinking or originality of thought in the establishment of the argument. Students will be asked to produce an extended piece of written work (maximum 15,000 words) based upon research, analysis and interpretation.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE MLITT PROGRAMME DIRECTOR.

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE GD5698

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

N/A

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 1 hour lecture and 3 x 1 hour one-to-one supervision

Scheduled learning hours

4

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

Guided independent study hours

574

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate critical awareness and evaluation of current problems, issues and new scholarship in the area
  • Understand appropriate methodologies and research techniques
  • Carry out independent research into a topic in substantial depth
  • Develop and improve their research skills