Dissertation

Module code: MD7526

This module is designed to guide you through planning, conducting and writing a dissertation project.  We have designed the module materials to allow you to study at your own pace but with a structure to enable you to meet time lines to ensure the dissertation is completed on time.

The dissertation provides the opportunity for you to complete a project with academic supervision and to demonstrate the knowledge and experience acquired during your taught modules. 

Topics covered

• Completion of a supervised research project, applying the knowledge from taught modules  
• A 12000 - 15,000 word written dissertation
• A focused literature review
• Defining an answerable research question
• Selection of appropriate methods of enquiry
• Explanation of the need for ethical and governance approval
• Demonstration of a rigorous and organised approach to data collection
• Interpretation and critical appraisal of the data collected
• Interpretation of new findings in the context of existing literature
• Recommendations for application of findings, implications for practice and topics for further research