PB410
Dissertation
This information is for the 2021/22 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Frederic Basso
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology, MSc in Psychology of Economic Life, MSc in Social and Cultural Psychology and MSc in Social and Public Communication. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The dissertation is an empirical investigation, carried out by the student, under the supervision of a member of staff. Research topics and methodologies vary considerably, but they must relate to the student’s MSc Programme. All dissertation topics will need to be approved by a supervisor who is a faculty member of the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science. The supervisor will advise the student, help provide information and bibliography, and provide feedback on the research.
Teaching
10 hours of seminars in the LT. 7 hours of seminars in the ST.
Students will be supervised primarily in group laboratory meetings/seminars; individual support will also be available as appropriate and necessary.
All students should attend all components timetabled as part of PB411
Formative coursework
Students will receive formative feedback from their supervisor on the following coursework (1,000 max words): A Dissertation Progress Report
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) post-summer term.
Course selection videos
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Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2021/22 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the differing needs of students in attendance on campus and those who might be studying online. For example, this may involve changes to the mode of teaching delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Psychological and Behavioural Science
Total students 2020/21: 163
Average class size 2020/21: 12
Controlled access 2020/21: Yes
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Leadership
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- Problem solving
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- Application of numeracy skills
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