AC599 One Unit
Research Paper in Accounting
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Dr Xi Li
Dr Tommaso Palermo
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MRes in Accounting (AOI) (Accounting, Organisations and Institutions Track) and MRes in Accounting (EoA) (Economics of Accounting Track). This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes.
Course content
Students produce a research paper related to the student's designated major field, to be submitted at the end of August.
Teaching
There are no direct teaching hours.
Formative assessment
Feedback on progress will be provided by the student's MRes/PhD supervisor/supervisory team.
Students will be asked to prepare and submit a detailed outline of their research paper, on which they will receive feedback in the Autumn term. They will meet regularly with their supervisor/supervisory team throughout the year to further develop their research question, receive feedback on the proposed research design, data collection and analysis (if applicable), and writing up.
Assessment
Research paper (100%, 8000 words)
Key facts
Department: Accounting
Course Study Period: Autumn Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ Level: Level 8
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: 2
Average class size 2024/25: Unavailable
Controlled access 2024/25: NoCourse selection videos
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