SHN7106 - Dissertation

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Create an ethically approved research proposal with a detailed and specific method to examine the project aims.
Negotiate the successful collection of data from specific source/s.
Working within the approved ethical framework, conduct and write up an original and relevant research project in the form of a journal submission.
Critically evaluate within their academic writing, the success of the individual research project.

Content:

The dissertation is the module that represents the pinnacle of the MSc in Health and Wellbeing. It is intended to incorporate a piece of planned research into an aspect of professional practice. In doing so, students will consider, analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise existing research findings and practice in the field. They will also undertake, evaluate and discuss the implications of an in-depth investigation on a topic of their choice. A successful dissertation demonstrates that the student can conduct and manage a credible research project that has a potential impact on their own particular professional context.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module is delivered online.Thecoremodulecontentwill be delivered using asynchronous online tasks and activities. Formative feedback will be provided in tutorials at timepoints which align with module delivery. The students will draw upon their learning from other modules to inform their approach to undertaking their project. There will be a large independent study component to the dissertation.

Online asynchronous content
Hours: 4
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Individual meetings with supervisor
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 1

Guided independent study
Hours: 586

Further details relating to assessment
In developing the content for the journal article, students will conduct a piece of empirical or literature-based research. The exact structure of the final article will be justified by the student in a supporting rationale for their choice of journal for submission.

All dissertation projects will require submission of an application for ethical approval to the SSHS Ethics Committee. Projects will go ahead on granting of ethical approval.

Formative feedback will be provided by the dissertation supervisor, in individual tutorials, during the module.

Assessment:

001 Dissertation; 6,000 words; end of relevant semester 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Nicola Arjomandkhah
Level - 7
Credit Value - 60
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7PGS1S7PGS2

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