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YCT444: Dissertation

Module Title	Dissertation
Module Code	YCT444
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 University of Gloucestershire 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.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of this module a student should be able to Knowledge And Understanding: a) demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of an area of interest b) provide critical insight into the primary and secondary literature of an area of interest Disciplinary/Professional Skills: c) demonstrate the relevance of a theological perspective d) have an ability to write clearly and effectively and to meet approved criteria for formal presentation of a written dissertation e) have an ability to undertake research using appropriate concepts and methods and carrying out rigorous analysis f) have 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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