Postgraduate Module Descriptor


POLM013M: MPA Dissertation

This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

1. Research project skills workshops over two days to prepare students. 
2. At least four supervision meetings: one to discuss the research project plan, followed by three meetings to give academic guidance including specific feedback on draft work.

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
105900

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities8 hoursResearch project skills workshops over two days and research workshops in the summer term
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities2 hours (Min 4 x 30 minutes)Supervision of research project in the form of at least four supervision meetings.
Guided independent study590 hoursIndependent study

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).

Indicative web based resources e.g.ELE: 
The module will be supported by ELE materials, including study skills materials and guidance.  Subject-specific reading will varying according to research topic

Other Learning Resources

Subject-specific reading will varying according to research topic