Postgraduate Module Descriptor


POLM100: Dissertation

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

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Number of student-led workshops on 'Dissertation research and writing.' At least four supervision meetings: one to initiative the dissertation 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
7 593 0

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

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities4 hoursSupervision meetings
Guided independent study593 hoursIndependent study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities3 hours3 meetings to give academic guidance including specific feedback on draft work

Online Resources

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