Assessment Details
Module Learning Outcomes (MLOs) Assessed by Coursework
Knowledge & Understanding:

MLO1: Propose a clear and logical research design, data collection and analysis strategy which is appropriate to the research context, variables and attributes of your intended data; and

MLO2: Evaluate different methodological approaches and data collection and analysis techniques.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:

MLO3: Define, refine and operationalise a researchable topic that is succinctly focused and critically justified regarding its theoretical framework and research methodology and accurately reflects the philosophy of the programme of study;
MLO4: Conduct a targeted literature search of library and web-based materials (including institutional data and advanced scholarly articles) and critically appraise and analyse your findings;
MLO5: Integrate and modify ideas, concepts and theoretical models that you have selectively extracted from academic literature;
MLO6: Critically evaluate and test the applicability of theoretical models to your researchable topic;
MLO7: Design a detailed programme of research, data collection and analysis that integrates research goals, data requirements and standardised methods of collection and analysis, and takes into consideration theoretical and methodological constraints and limitations;
MLO8: Identify carefully considered gaps in your completed research and propose appropriate and relevant possibilities for further research; and
MLO9: Write an original dissertation, which does not exceed the stipulated word limit, in an academically acceptable format, which is theoretically and methodologically linked, paying particular attention to the integration of the literature review, the focused choice of methodology explained in comparative terms, the critical evaluation of your data, and the clear and concise presentation of new results.