2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

NUFF5670M Health Management, Planning and Policy: Dissertation

45 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Thomas Dessoffy
Email: t.r.dessoffy@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 30 Sep View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisites

NUFF5315M	Foundations of Int Health
NUFF5325M	Principles of Health Mgmt &Pol

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to write a coherent dissertation which builds on the concepts and methodologies developed during the course and which integrates his/her knowledge and experience.

In addition, students should:
- establish a clear conceptual understanding of the work required to write the dissertation; perform a problem analysis;
- undertake a literature review and have carried out at least one literature review;
- identify the appropriate format and methodology to study his/her chosen topic.

Learning outcomes
- To conduct problem/situation analysis using various tools and conceptual frameworks where appropriate.
- To set objectives.
- To conduct a search strategy for secondary data using various sources including library catalogue, electronic databases, internet
- Develop a framework for analysis and/or for developing strategy, which may include an option appraisal.
- To analyse an issue related to health management, planning or policy in a specific country context.

Skills outcomes
- Application of theory in health management, planning and policy;
- To conduct problem/situation analysis using various tools and conceptual frameworks;
- To conduct a literature review in the discipline of health management, planning and policy;
- To conduct a search strategy for secondary data in health management, planning and policy using various sources including library catalogue, electronic databases, internet;
- To analyse an issue related to health management, planning and policy in a specific country context.

Syllabus

The dissertation should concentrate on a specific topic within the remit of the MA. The topic is chosen by the student with the approval of the Programme Director.

There will be two strands to the work to be covered in this module. One will be a series of lectures/class exercises on topic definition, reviewing literature and academic writing. The other will be individual work based on meetings with the candidate's supervisor.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	6	1.00	6.00
Lecture	7	1.50	10.50
Practical	7	1.50	10.50
Tutorial	5	2.00	10.00
Independent online learning hours			100.00
Private study hours			313.00
Total Contact hours			37.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			450.00

Private study

Identification of dissertation topic, aims and objectives and analytical approach - 31 hours
Reading and note-taking related to dissertation topic - 94 hours
Preparation and revision of draft chapters - 157 hours
Preparation of final dissertation - 31 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

All dissertation topics are approved by the Programme Director, prior to the module starting. The Dissertation Supervisor has primary responsibility to monitor the progress of the student's schedule of activities and learning during the module. Students and supervisors agree written minutes of each supervision meeting. Individual feedback is provided when the Supervisors read and comment on drafts of all dissertation chapters during the module. The first literature review assignment is submitted early in the module, and students receive individual feedback and a mark around one third of the way through the module. Students also give a short oral presentation to their peers halfway through the module on their dissertation topic, with written peer feedback provided. Students complete an online plagiarism quiz, with an individual mark, feedback and follow-up support for low scorers.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation	10,000 word dissertation	85.00
Literature Review	2,000 words	15.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Resit for dissertation will include one supervision meeting where the supervisor will provide written details of required work for the resit.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 20/11/2017

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