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ED506A: MASTERS DISSERTATION/PROJECT (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

This course will support you to frame, specify, plan, implement and report an academic or work-related research-based investigation or development. The course is available if you have successfully completed a postgraduate diploma and allows you to complete your Masters degree. Normally your diploma should have included courses which introduced the process and methods of conducting research. The work-based project/dissertation course requires sustained independent research and you will receive individual or small group supervision. You will also have the opportunity to engage with workshops and online resources as part of a community of researchers in education and related areas.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Full Year Credit Points 60 credits (30 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Ms Sandra M Paterson

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This 12 to 18-month course forms the final part of the Master’s journey in Education. Successful students will gain MEd or MSc degree in from their programme of study.

All aspects of the following will be covered: induction to work based projects and dissertations including critical reading, reviewing literature, production of a research design and consideration of research ethics. After which data collection, data analysis and production of a 15-18,000 word thesis will follow.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Project Report/Dissertation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

Full written feedback from main marker and second marker

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

Project Plan

Assessment Type Formative Weighting
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

Feedback - 4000 words.

Formal written feedback from supervisor.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Resit Assessments

Project Report/Dissertation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback Written feedback given
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualCreateReflect on the need to provide evidence for statements and when drawing conclusions
ProceduralEvaluateDemonstrate clarity and coherence through the effective and critical selection and presentation of information/data
ConceptualAnalyseDemonstrate familiarity with their field of study and associated policy and research literatures
ProceduralCreateDemonstrate high levels of inter-professional communication skills and use of academic writing conventions
ConceptualEvaluateProvide impartiality and balance in argument and inference
ReflectionAnalyseDemonstrate exploration of underlying assumptions, theories, perspectives and policy foundations.
ConceptualCreateShow ability to address all parts of the task and to synthesise ideas and information providing analysis that goes beyond description and demonstrates critical thinking
ReflectionEvaluateDemonstrate appropriateness of judgement when dealing with complex issues or problems

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