PB451E One Unit
Dissertation in Behavioural Science
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Dr Matteo M Galizzi
Dr Miriam Tresh
Availability
This course is compulsory on the Executive MSc in Behavioural Science. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes.
Course content
The aim of the dissertation is for students to pursue an independent piece of research within the field of behavioural science. The dissertation can consist of : an empirical analysis of existing data; a collection and analysis of new data; a randomised controlled experiment (lab, field, online); a systematic review of the literature. Students must obtain the approval of their supervisor before embarking on any research.
Teaching
3 hours of classes in the Winter Term.
Formative assessment
Students will be required to agree their dissertation topic with a faculty supervisor and to provide a topic proposal which they will receive feedback on.
Indicative reading
Relevant reading will be provided by supervisors.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words)
Key facts
Department: Psychological and Behavioural Science
Course Study Period: Winter Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ Level: Level 7
CEFR Level: Null
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Average class size 2024/25: Unavailable
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