GY486 One Unit
Dissertation - MSc Local Economic Development and MSc Innovation Policy
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Duygu Buyukyazici
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Innovation Policy and MSc in Local Economic Development. This course is available on the MSc in Urban Policy (LSE and Sciences Po). This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes. This course uses controlled access as part of the course selection process.
Course content
The dissertation may be on any topic within the field of the MSc programme studied. Approval for the topic must be obtained from the relevant Programme Director.
Teaching
14 hours of lectures in the Autumn Term.
10 hours of lectures in the Winter Term.
This course has a reading week in Week 6 of Autumn and Winter Term.
In the Department of Geography and Environment, teaching will be delivered through a combination of classes/seminars, pre-recorded lectures, live online lectures and other supplementary interactive live activities.
Assessment
Continuous assessment (15%)
Dissertation (85%, 10000 words)
Key facts
Department: Geography and Environment
Course Study Period: Autumn and Winter Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ Level: Level 7
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: 42
Average class size 2024/25: Unavailable
Controlled access 2024/25: NoCourse selection videos
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills