SO493
MSc in Culture and Society Dissertation
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Donald Slater STC S310
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Culture and Society. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
This workshop will guide students through the process of conducting an independent dissertation project in the MSc Culture & Society.
Teaching
6 hours of seminars in the LT.
There will be three sessions during MT for ALL MSc students based in the Sociology department. These will be offered in conjunction with ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Life and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Library and aim to provide some basic guidance about planning your dissertation, such as selecting a suitable topic, reviewing the existing literature, devising a research question and designing a research method.
Teaching arrangements may be adjusted if online teaching is required at any point.
Reading Weeks: Students on this course will have a reading week in LT Week 6, in line with departmental policy.
Formative coursework
Students are required to submit a research proposal in LT.
Indicative reading
This is a workshop and has no specific reading list.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) in August.
Two hard copies of the dissertation, with submission sheets attached to each, to be handed in to the Sociology Hub, STC.S116, no later than 4.00pm on Thursday 19th of August 2021. An additional electronic copy to be uploaded to Moodle no later than 4.00pm on the same day.
Both hard copies and electronic copies must be submitted on time to avoid any late submission penalties.
Dissertations may be up to and no more than 10,000 words, must be word-processed and be fully referenced using a recognised citation system.
Attendance at all classes and submission of all set coursework is required.
Student performance results
(2016/17 - 2018/19 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 23.5 |
| Merit | 55.6 |
| Pass | 16 |
| Fail | 4.9 |
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: Sociology
Total students 2019/20: 19
Average class size 2019/20: 13
Controlled access 2019/20: Yes
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Leadership
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
