SA499
Dissertation: Population and Development
This information is for the 2015/16 session.
Teacher responsible
MSc Convenor and academic advisor.
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Population and Development. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The purpose is to allow students to explore a particular research topic in depth.
Arrangements for Supervision
An appropriate academic advisor will be appointed to advise each student. Students are given a class on research and dissertation writing in addition to attending SA4C1.
Selection of Topic
The topic of the dissertation is selected in consultation with the student's academic advisor.
Teaching
3 hours of seminars in the MT. 2 hours of seminars in the LT.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) in September.
The completed dissertation must be submitted on or before 1 September (or if this falls on a weekend, the first weekday after 1 September).
The length of the dissertation should be 45 pages maximum.
Student performance results
(2011/12 - 2013/14 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 12.9 |
| Merit | 52.9 |
| Pass | 31.4 |
| Fail | 2.9 |
Key facts
Department: Social Policy
Total students 2014/15: 23
Average class size 2014/15: 23
Controlled access 2014/15: No
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Leadership
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills
