Postgraduate Course: Dissertation - MSc by Research in Counselling Studies (60 credits) (CNST11080)
Course Outline
School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
Summary | The MSc by Research Dissertation provides the opportunity to thoroughly research and develop an original and engaging research question, producing as a result a full proposal for PhD / MPhil research. Preparation of the MSc by Research Dissertation is supported by academic supervision. |
Course description |
The MSc by Research dissertation provides the opportunity to thoroughly research and develop an original and engaging research question, producing as a result a full proposal for PhD/MPhil research. The dissertation should include:
a comprehensive review of relevant literature, through which the rationale for, and the precise nature of, the proposed research question is developed, and
a discussion of the proposed research design and methodology through which this research question can be investigated
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2023/24, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
578 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
One 12,000 word dissertation (+/-10%) |
Feedback |
Formative feedback will be given by student's dissertation supervisor throughout the dissertation process.
Summative feedback will be given on the dissertation after dissertation marks have been ratified at the exam board.
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No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand epistemological approaches, methodologies relevant to research in counselling, social science research skills, and designing a research project.
- Critically appraise research, analyse and synthesise information, and apply social science debates about research.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Identify, conceptualise and define new and abstract problems and issues.
Critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge, skills, practices and thinking in a subject/discipline/sector.
Communicate with peers and specialists.
Take responsibility for own work.
Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activities. |
Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Jonathan Wyatt
Tel: (0131 6)51 3974
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Course secretary | Ms Fae McNamara
Tel: (0131 6)51 3969
Email: |
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