Prerequisites for Module
Anyone undertaking this module is normally expected to have satisfactorily completed a degree (preferably at honours level) or the equivalent in an appropriate discipline. They are normally also expected to have satisfactorily completed the PG Certificate and PG Diploma stages of the programme or the equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the opportunity to plan and execute an extended research-based project related to some aspect of Higher Education relevant to the student's own work situation and report on same through a substantial dissertation.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Identify a suitable topic for a research-based project and carry out a comprehensive literature review related to this.
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Formulate a research proposal for the project and translate this into a feasible plan for its execution and completion within the timescale available.
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Develop and use relevant argument to underpin an academic discourse in the chosen topic and contribute to the Scholarship of Teaching.
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Analyse and critically evaluate the results obtained.
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Produce a 15-20,000 word dissertation on the project written to professional standards, and orally present and defend same.
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Indicative Module Content
This will be specific to each individual project.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Individual tutorials, and assessment
| 30 |
Directed Study
| | Directed self-study of research methodology and related topices
| 50 |
Private Study
| | Literature Review
| 40 | Work on project
| 480 |
| Mode of Delivery
This will be a conventional research-based project. Sutdents will be prepared for the project through a customised programme of directed self-study on research methodology, supported by individual tutorials with their course tutor and other appropriate staff. Planning the project will be carried out in conjunction with their course tutor and mentor. Throughout their work on the project, students will have regular individual tutorials with their course tutor, mentor and such other specialist staff as may be needed to provide help in specific areas. By the end of the project, students will be expected to be able to work to professional standards, and to operate largely autonomously.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4,5
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This component is assessed by a project report.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | This will again be specific to each individual project, and will include appropriate texts on research methodology.
| | 2. | QAA Codes of Practice - http://www.qaa.ac.uk/public/srhbook/contents.htm
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Additional Notes
It should be noted that this is a generic module descriptor that provides a standard template for the individual projects that students will undertake at the MA stage of the HELT programme. Each student will agree the exact nature of their project with their course tutor, and write this up in the form of a detailed research proposal. The project can either be based on one of the modules carried out at the PG Diploma stage of the programme, or may be completely new.
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