Postgraduate Module Descriptor


ANTM904: Dissertation

This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.

Overview

NQF Level7
Credits60 ECTS Value30
Term(s) and duration

This module ran during term 1 (11 weeks), term 2 (11 weeks) and term 3 (11 weeks)

Academic staff

Dr Julien Dugnoille (Lecturer)

Dr Samantha Hurn (Lecturer)

Pre-requisites

NONE

Co-requisites

NONE

Available via distance learning

Yes

The dissertation module provides you with an opportunity to devise and develop an original research project of your choosing. Focussing on a particular aspect of anthrozoology, and conducting your own independent research (either archival/library based, or incorporating empirical data), you will be able to consolidate much of what you have learnt throughout the taught element of the programme, whilst indulging and developing key areas of interest. You can use the dissertation strategically, to investigate a topic which may well open up career opportunities (for example, by conducting a study on behalf of an organisation) or to explore an aspect of anthrozoology which you have found fascinating and would like to know more about. Because the field of anthrozoology is still in its infancy, there is plenty of scope for your dissertation to add original data and analysis and contribute to our growing understanding of the human-nonhuman bond.

Module created

May 2012

Last revised