GY486      One Unit
Dissertation - MSc Local Economic Development

This information is for the 2026/27 session.

Course convenor

Hannah Hasenberger

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Local Economic Development. 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. For information on controlled access courses, including eligibility, application processes, deadlines, and departmental contact details, please refer to the Controlled Access Courses webpage.

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

4.5 hours of lectures in the Autumn 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

Dissertation (100%, 10000 words).

Part of the dissertation mark will reflect the engagement with the supervisory process, details and criteria of which are shared with students during the course of the dissertation course.


Key facts

Department: Geography and Environment

Course study period: Autumn and Winter Term

Unit value: One unit

FHEQ level: Level 7

Total students 2025/26: 65

Average class size 2025/26: Unavailable

Controlled access 2025/26: No
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Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Problem solving
  • Application of information skills
  • Communication
  • Application of numeracy skills
  • Specialist skills