Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Thesis | |||
| Reference | BS4203 | Version | 4 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the opportunity to undertake supervised, independent research into a self-developed topic relevant to their degree subject, and to apply the full range of associated research skills required to produce a research thesis. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Undertake a comprehensive literature review of the topic under investigation and write a comprehensive and logical evaluation of the salient aspects. |
| 2 | Design and implement an appropriate research methodology taking full account of the range of alternative techniques and approaches. |
| 3 | Plan and write a thesis which demonstrates both a detailed understanding of the selected topic and a logical consistency in approach. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Practical guidance on undertaking a self-directed research project; method-specific analysis workshops; one-to-one research supervision from within degree route discipline. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Delivered over Semester 1 and Semester 2 as a supervised research based course within the subject discipline of the chosen degree route, supplemented with lectures and workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 15 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 285 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Thesis | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | BS4289 Research Methods |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | COLLIS, J. and HUSSEY, R., 2013. Business research: a practical guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 2 | CRESWELL, J.W., 2023. Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. 6th ed. London: Sage. |
| 3 | DENSCOMBE, M., 2021. The good research guide: for small scale social research projects. 7th ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press eBook |
| 4 | FINK, A., 2016. How to conduct surveys: a step-by-step guide. 6th ed. London: Sage. |
| 5 | HORN, R., 2012. Researching and writing dissertations: a complete guide for business and management students. 2nd ed. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. |
| 6 | BELL, E., BRYMAN, A. and HARLEY, B., 2022. Business research methods. Oxford university press. |
| 7 | BRAUN, V. and CLARKE, V., 2021. One size fits all? What counts as quality practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis?. Qualitative research in psychology, 18(3), pp.328-352. |
| 8 | SAUNDERS, M., LEWIS, P. and THORNHILL, A. (2023). Research Methods for Business Students. 9th Edition, Pearson, Harlow. |