PC4D001 - Police Sciences Masters Dissertation 01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC4D001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Police Sciences Masters Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Module Leader: | Joana Pereira | ||
| Module Team: | Colin Rogers, Sharan Johnstone, Helen Martin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | 2013 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100486 - policing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2022 |
Module Aims
This dissertation module allows students to further develop the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme. It provides an opportunity for independent research; a critical examination of a relevant topic of the student’s specific interest.
Content Summary
Individually determined and negotiated by each student with named dissertation supervisor.
Each student will be supervised by an individually named member of staff from the University of South Wales. There will be a flexible supervisory/learning approach consistent with the parameters of the negotiated proposal.
There will participate in student-led periodic supervisor meetings focusing on common themes and developments appropriate to the areas being studied. Students will be required to formally present their work at least once to their peer group this may be work colleagues, dissertation students, a conference presentation or other agreed example. Post-presentation discussion and debate will be facilitated. Sessions will be negotiated but normally be organised at 3-monthly intervals through the academic year.
Students will be encouraged to form a peer support group.
Independent time will be used for the exploration of relevant practice-based research issues and for the development and application of theory to, and theory in, practice.
The module will include formative assessments such as a PowerPoint presentation to peer group and supervisors.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 350 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a critical awareness of various research methodologies, utilising analytical approaches to examine their own and others’ research methodologies, data acquisition and inferences. |
| LO2 | Conceptualise and present their ideas to a professional standard and defend them in critical debate. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | Dissertation | n/a | 0 | 12000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Dissertation | ✔ | ✔ | |