Postgraduate Course: Dissertation - Dementia: International Experience, Policy and Practice (ISSH11017)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 60 |
| Home subject area | Interdisciplinary Social Sciences in Health |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This core course is for MSc students in their final semester. It is the culmination of previous courses in dementia and research. Students, in discussion with their supervisor, select a relevant topic area and research question.
During the earlier research course the student should prepare their dissertation research proposal and ethics application and may begin data collection.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate:
&·A critical understanding of research method and methodology.
&·An appreciation of the research and policy evidence in relation to the experiences of, and the support for, people with dementia.
&·Critical understanding of dementia care practice in different care settings and different international settings.
&·Awareness through research of the impact of changes in practice as dementia progresses.
&·The ability to summarise and present their work in different formats.
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Assessment Information
There are two components to this course. The dissertation takes the form of a piece of research under supervision. This will evidence the ability of the student to plan and carry out a small research project with the appropriate level of critical appraisal and knowledge of research and enquiry in the discipline of dementia. The dissertation should also consist of an extended review of relevant literature.
The second element is the production (using a template provided) of a research poster which will enable the student to describe the methods and results of their research. This will be presented online with the opportunity for discussion with fellow students.
A written dissertation of 12,000 words maximum (85%)
A one page poster presented online to communicate the essence of the research approach and findings (15%)
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Heather Wilkinson
Tel: (0131 6)51 1832
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