This is intended as an opportunity for postgraduate students to engage in a specific, limited research project within an area of research agreed with the tutor. Projects maybe determined by the tutor (led by their research interests) or proposed independently by students, subject to approval by the module tutor and the availability of relevant resources.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Analyse a specific research topic in depth;
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of, and critical engagement with, current research on that topic;
Identify and evaluate the main theoretical and methodological issues related to a specific research topic;
Organise and present research work in an independent fashion according to scholarly conventions;
Critically evaluate one's own research.
Assessment
36104-01 : Assignment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: 1 x 4,500 word Essay (100%) OR; 1 x 3,000 word Essay (70%) AND 1 x 1,500 word Research Project Reflection (30%)
