| CODE | EER5301 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 30 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for Environmental Education and Research | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit provides students with the opportunity to conduct (under supervision) an independent investigation in a particular area of study related to ESD. Students will be expected to focus and investigate a specific area of ESD. Throughout the unit students will critically evaluate theoretical perspectives in the chosen research area and to develop an appropriate research methodology. During their research project students will practice and acquire data collection and analytical skills. Study-unit Aims The study-unit aims to: • help students identify an area of ESD and develop a methodology to investigate a specific aspect of the area chosen; • lead students to apply the knowledge and skills, gained throughout the Masters programme, to develop appropriate research questions; and • help students develop data collection and analytical skills related to the research area they choose. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • critically appraise various research methodologies; • identify a research problem that evidences a critical understanding of the theoretical perspectives in the chosen area of study; • report, analyse and evaluate data collected in a clear, structured and concise form; • identify the strengths and limitations of the research project; and • propose recommendations for further studies. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • write an academic piece of work using terminology appropriate to the area of study; • design and implement a research methodology appropriate for the area of study chosen; and • communicate the results, conclusions and insights gained through the research through a dissertation and viva examination. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Texts will be proposed by the dissertation supervisors depending on the subject area chosen by the student. Students will also be asked to actively search for texts that are suitable for their particular research. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | **September Assessment Session: Students who fail to obtain an overall pass mark will be re-examined in the Dissertation. However, the resit availability for the Oral Examination is at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Dissertation | ||||||||||||
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