GY489
Dissertation - Environment Programme - MSc Environmental Economics and Climate Change, MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation and MSc Environment and Development
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Charles Palmer
Programme Director of relevant MSc programme.
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Environmental Economics and Climate Change and MSc in Environmental Policy and Regulation. This course is available on the MSc in Environment and Development. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The dissertation may be on any topic within the field of the MSc programme studied. Approval for the topic must be obtained from the relevant Programme Director.
Teaching
In the Department of Geography and Environment, teaching will be delivered through a combination of classes/seminars, pre-recorded lectures, live online lectures, in-person lectures and other supplementary interactive live activities.
This course is delivered through combined workshops and lectures across Michaelmas Term and Lent Term.
The course includes a reading week in Week 6 of both Michaelmas and Lent Term.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) post-summer term.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Geography & Environment
Total students 2019/20: 107
Average class size 2019/20: 35
Controlled access 2019/20: Yes
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills
