Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Dissertation B
School	School of Social Policy
Department	Social Work & Social Care
Module Code	08 27006
Module Lead	Nicki Ward
Level	Honours Level
Credits	30
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	Compulsory for all BA Social Work Students
Contact Hours	Lecture-4 hours Project supervision-6 hours Guided independent study-290 hours Total: 300 hours
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Description	This module is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop and apply the research skills necessary for critical evidence based practice with added emphasis on the translation of research findings into recommendations for policy and practice – a key intended outcome of the research process.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a critical understanding of research methods; In developing a framework for analysis, demonstrate advanced conceptual understanding and apply this to the findings from their research; In presenting their findings, demonstrate their ability to critically evaluate current research and scholarship within social work, question its reliability and validity, and review hypotheses in response to available evidence; Consider recommendations for policy and/or practice from their research; Take responsibility for managing your time and workload effectively, and begin to prioritise your activity including supervision time. Demonstrate they understand and are working towards Social Work England’s professional standards in readiness for their application for registration.
Assessment	27006-01 : Dissertation B : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 6,000 words maximum research report, including recommendations for policy and/or practice. Reassessment: Resubmission of above.
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