2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC5430M Dissertation

60 creditsClass Size: 300

Module manager: Dr Mohammad Ahmadian
Email: M.J.Ahmadian@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The Dissertation module offers you the opportunity to undertake substantial independent research on a topic that captivates your interest within the educational sphere. Your journey will commence with the formulation of a research question and evolve through the stages of conducting a robust literature review, designing and implementing a research strategy, analyzing data, and articulating your findings with academic precision.

Objectives

In completing this module you will:
1. Enhance your ability to conduct independent, original research, and develop advanced research skills.
2. Improve your ability to critically analyze existing literature and research findings in the field.
3. Gain proficiency in selecting and applying appropriate research methodologies and tools, collect, analyse and intepret data.
4. Improve your ability to understand and apply ethical considerations in research.
5. Enhance skills in academic writing and presenting complex ideas clearly.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Independently crafted and explored research questions in relation to Education issues.
2. Conducted a comprehensive literature review, critically examining relevant academic works and theoretical constructs.
3. Employed suitable research methodologies to collect and critically evaluate data.
4. Constructed a well-reasoned argument that integrates your findings with established literature and theoretical considerations.
5. Compiled a significant written dissertation that meets scholarly criteria in terms of ethics, organisation, and citation.
6. Reflected on the significance of your research for educational theory, practice, and policymaking.

Skills Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. The ability to recognize and express knowledge and understanding and how it relates to personal experience and to demonstrate learning and growth from the experience.
2. The ability to weigh up different arguments and perspectives, using supporting evidence to form opinions, arguments, theories and ideas.

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	6	1.00	6.00
Private study hours			594.00
Total Contact hours			6.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students progress will be monitored through the supervision meetings. Additional meetings may be arranged, as required, subject to agreement between the student and the supervisor.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	.	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:13:19

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