SD3D03 - Dissertation - Social Policy 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD3D03 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Dissertation - Social Policy | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Howard Williamson | ||
| Module Team: | Wendy Booth, David Phillips, Howard Williamson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100502 - social policy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to pursue coherent and systematic research
To enable the student to employ established techniques of research, taking into account ethical issues
To enable the student to produce an extended piece of research based on work in an area of their choice, in consultation with social policy staff, related to and informed by their studies in sociology and/or public services
Content Summary
Following study on Research methods for the Social Sciences, Public Services Project or Exploring Public Services students, under the guidance of their appointed supervisor will undertake an extended piece of work which will encourage primary research or an extended literature survey in an area of the student's choice, supported by available resources, materials and staff expertise. Students will be involved in: defining research questions, identifying an appropriate theoretical framework, undertaking a literature review, choosing and applying a relevant research methodology, reliability, validity and ethics in research, data collection and analysis, presentation of findings, or in an extended assessment of research methodologies, data collection and presentation in their chosen area.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Project supervision | 20 |
| Independent Study | 260 |
| Directed Study | 104 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically assess and state clearly research questions and assess appropriate methodology. |
| LO2 | Conductandpresentaliteraturereviewdemonstratingdepthandbreadthacrosstherelevant subjectarea and demonstrate competence in research design, data collection and analysis.. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Dissertation | Dissertation | Dissertation on an agreed topic to include a literature review | 0 | 10000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Dissertation | ✔ | ✔ | |