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RPA444: Dissertation

Module Title Dissertation
Module Code RPA444
Module Tutor
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 60
Level of Study 7
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description An extended and supervised piece of work on an appropriate field based or library based topic chosen in consultation with course tutors. Students are encouraged to choose a topic that relates to their professional or ministerial practice or research interests and that meets the Learning Outcomes of the Award Title (i.e. must be in the field of Youth & Community Work and Applied Theology). All dissertation proposals must be agreed in accordance with Gloucestershire University research ethics policy.
Indicative Syllabus A 3,000 small research project (15%) (eg pilot of real-world research or literature review) and a 15 - 20,000 word dissertation (85%) produced to acceptable standards of literacy, numeracy and presentation on a topic of the student’s choice reflecting the title of the award (Reflective Practice and Applied Theology).
Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module, students will be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding
a)       An advanced knowledge and understanding of an area of interest
b)       Critical insight into the primary and secondary literature of an area of interest

Disciplinary/Professional Skills
c)       The relevance of a theological perspective
d)       An ability to write clearly and effectively and to meet approved criteria for formal presentation of a written dissertation
e)       An ability to undertake research using appropriate concepts and methods and carrying out rigorous analysis
f)       An ability to relate theory and concepts to evidence
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff / student contact 2%
Student self-directed learning 98%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 15% Coursework: Standard (3000 words Research Project)
002: 85% Coursework: Standard (15000 – 20000 words Dissertation)
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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