Dissertation for MA Social Science Research (Criminology, Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SOCI4126 | Sociology and Social Policy | 4 | 60 | Summer UK |
- Code
- SOCI4126
- School
- Sociology and Social Policy
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
Students work under the supervision of a member of staff on a project of their choice related to their subject area. They plan, design, carry out and write up a piece of independent research applying the subject knowledge and research skills they have developed on the programme’s taught modules. Depending on their choice of topic, students may have to deal with difficult material from one or more of the ‘sensitivity categories’ identified by the university.
Target Students
Students on the MA Social Science Research (Criminology, Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work)
Classes
This module will be delivered in a variety of ways which may include lectures, seminars, etc.
Assessment
- 100% Dissertation: 12,000 word Dissertation - Summative Assessment
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
The aim of the module is to give students the opportunity to apply the subject knowledge and practice the research skills they have acquired by carrying out independent research on a topic of their own choice, under the supervision of a member of staff, and to communicate the findings from that research appropriately in the form of an extended piece of academic writing.Learning Outcomes
Apply knowledge and make us of a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline or field of study
Use established methods of research and enquiry to create and interpret knowledge in their discipline or field of study at an advanced level
Evaluate critically current research, advanced scholarship and methodologies in their discipline or field of study, develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, develop new insights
Deal with complex issues systematically and creatively, making sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicating conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Solve problems in a way that demonstrates self-direction and originality, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level
Plan and carry out research in accordance with an established code of ethical practice seeking and obtaining ethical approval where necessary