Education MEd Dissertation module (PD50206)

This module is the culmination of your learning during your Master's course.

This is your opportunity to explore an area of interest in depth.

This exploration may include things like:

• primary data collection and analysis
• secondary data analysis
• a literature review
• a theoretical investigation

You will build on the knowledge and skills acquired as a part of your course.

This module involves in-depth consideration of a problem or question of your choosing.

You will show your mastery of the subject matter. This will be done through planning, implementing, and reporting on a large piece of research.

You will promote a deep and critical understanding of your selected area. This will also enhance your professional knowledge and practice.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• learn through critically analysing theories, principles, concepts, and current issues relevant to your discipline and subject area
• apply research techniques of inquiry. You will also critically evaluate your findings to make connections between theory and practice
• develop your communication skills. This will be done by following a standard structure and providing an extensive and detailed account of your study.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• contribute to a professional debate and make recommendations for future practice and research

Assignments / assessment

11,000-word report (100%)

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

Full time on-campus

The learning and teaching will consist of:

• in-person lectures
• presentation workshops
• lectures dedicated to ethics
• one-to-one supervisor support
• reading and completing associated tasks

For full-time students, lectures will last approx. 2.5 hours, some sessions are split over 2 days. You will be expected to attend all lectures which are held between Monday-Friday. This module also includes 3 hour presentation workshops.

Online

The module is delivered online over 46 weeks part-time. The learning and teaching will consist of:

• independent reading and the completion of associated research tasks
• one-to-one supervisor support
• live online sessions and opportunities for module-related questions

opportunities for formative assessment