AU4T003 - Dissertation 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU4T003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Morgan | ||
| Module Team: | Anne-Marie Coll, Shaun Hough, , Bridie Jones, Eileen Munson, Ray Higginson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to enable the student to: Critically examine a substantive area of theory and / or practice through a process of independent learning and reflective analysis. Critically appraise and utilise various types of knowledge utilised in own practice and add to the discipline’s existing body of knowledge. Develop and enhance their practice and leadership ability within their area of professional practice.
Content Summary
An individually determined and negotiated dissertation. The suitability of each proposal to enable the meeting of the dissertation learning outcomes will be determined by an Approval Panel. Search and systematically review the literature; Sources of knowledge and beliefs in professional practice; Use of theory and theoretical frameworks; Analysis in academic writing; Synthesis of qualitative and quantitative information; Application of theory and reflection on practice; Drawing conclusions and making recommendations for practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 15 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Project supervision | 15 |
| Demonstration | 2 |
| Independent Study | 400 |
| Directed Study | 145 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Utilise analytical approaches relevant to their area of study to critically examine own and others’ practice in terms of evidence base, sources of knowledge and level of proficiency |
| LO2 | Present complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Individually determined and negotiated by student with module leader/supervisor. | 0 | 15000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |