Dissertation (160 Credit Geography)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG4102 | Geography | 4 | 160 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- GEOG4102
- School
- Geography
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 160
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Students will be expected to work under supervision on a dissertation of their choice related to their subject area. Students’ research work will be supported by their allocated supervisors.
In regard to the thesis, the maximum word length of the thesis is dependent on the credit size of the thesis and the following apply:
§ 160 credits – 35,000
The maximum word limit is inclusive of appendices, footnotes, tables but not the bibliography. The Thesis should embody the result of the candidate’s advanced study and research.
Target Students
Geography MRes students
Assessment
- 100% Assessment 1: In regard to the thesis, the maximum word length of the thesis is dependent on the credit size of the thesis and the following apply: 160 credits – 35,000The maximum word limit is inclusive of appendices, footnotes, tables but not the bibliography. The Thesis should embody the result of the candidate’s advanced study and research.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/qualitymanual/research-degree-progs/pgr-supregs-mres-geog-sept19.aspxStudents will receive regular supervision while undertaking the thesis component, specific to their learning needs and thesis topic. This will be as set out in the thesis description and in line with the requirements for supervision contained in the regulations for research degreesThis module aims to enable students to devise and carry out a substantial piece of empirical research on an approved topic consistent with the requirements of an MRes program in GeographyTo provide MRes students with the opportunity to undertake a substantial project based on empirical research informed by relevant theoretical literatureTo familiarise MRes students with methodologies and research techniques appropriate for their proposed researchTo develop the skills needed to produce a clearly written, appropriately illustrated and properly referenced dissertation.Learning Outcomes
Examine and evaluate current research and scholarship relating to a chosen topic within human geography
Apply the analytical skills necessary to formulate specific research questions, develop appropriate methodological approaches and consider relevant ethical issues
Initiate and develop a substantial piece of empirical research on an approved topic consistent with the requirements of an MRes degree
Demonstrate an ability to undertake self-directed study and employ skills in project initiation, self-organisation and time management
Produce a clearly-written, appropriately illustrated and properly referenced research dissertation
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.