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SPS333: Dissertation
Module Title | Dissertation |
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Module Code | SPS333 |
Module Tutor | Kate Mori |
School | Sport and Exercise |
CAT Points | 30 |
Level of Study | 6 |
Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass SPX204 |
Co-requisites | None |
Restrictions | None |
Brief Description | The module is a student-led independent study with tutorial support. The dissertation allows students to undertake an investigation on a theme that relates to the aims of their chosen Course. Different modes of study are permitted (e.g., empirical investigation, library-based study). |
Indicative Syllabus | The Dissertation may vary in focus and purpose. The diversity of disciplinary traditions reflected amongst the sport and exercise courses (and within each of them) has resulted in a deliberately inclusive approach to the styles of Dissertation that are acceptable. These include: |
Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and understanding Transferable skills: |
Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact: approximately 5% Before undertaking the Dissertation work, students will submit a Dissertation Proposal. Before students may proceed to Dissertation, the process for approval of the proposal will be determined by the Course Board of Studies. A supervisor will be appointed to each student at the start of Level III, and students will have an entitlement of 7.5 hours of tutor contact time during the period for which they are registered for the Dissertation. |
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Dissertation: 8000-10000 words or equivalent |
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. |