Module: EDU7104-60 Dissertation

Level: 7

Credit Value: 60

Module Tutor: Roisin Ni Mhochain

Module Tutor Contact Details: r.nimhochain@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

This module provides you with an opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of research on an aspect of education theory, policy or practice which you have identified as relevant to your context, professional or academic, and to report the research process and findings in a format appropriate to postgraduate level study.

2.Outline syllabus

Literature review, methodology, research design, data collection, ethical issues, data management and analysis, presentation of findings.

3.Teaching and learning activities

You will be expected to undertake a piece of original research or study - or equivalent Research and Development Project (which may be work-based) - in a topic area closely related to your MA Education award, submitting a 15,000 word dissertation, supported by individual and group tutorials.

Tutorials, group seminars and peer learning workshops.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Dissertation, 15,000 Words
• % Weighting: 100%