Undergraduate Module Descriptor

POL3040: Dissertation

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Dissertation skills sessions are delivered by the module coordinator, in collaboration with other members of academic staff where necessary – supported by the content of the ELE module page. These sessions will cover basics of research design and methodology, key aspects of ethical review and tips on dissertation writing.

 

You can also expect to meet with your supervisor four times (30 mins each) throughout the year (not during University recess). In addition to general advice and guidance on dissertation research and writing, your supervisor will provide you with feedback on up to 2,000 words of draft sections (i.e. ¼ of the dissertation) only if you submit them before the Easter non-teaching period.

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
82920

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

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity2Supervisor meetings (4x30 minute meetings)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity6Dissertation skills sessions
Guided independent study292Researching your topic and writing it

Online Resources

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

  • ELE – https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1532
  • Project Planner – http://methods.sagepub.com/project-planner
  • Methods Map – http://methods.sagepub.com/methods-map