Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

None

Co Requisite Comment

None

Aims

To enable students to undertake independent research of circumscribed scale at postgraduate level in preparation for PhD study.

Outline Of Syllabus

N/A

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be familiar with range of research methodologies appropriate to their interests and previous experiences and to the nature of the subject

Intended Skill Outcomes

By the end of the module students will:
- be able to apply appropriate research methodologies to relevant content, data or sources material.
- have demonstrated an ability to organise and plan their research and to produce a coherent analysis, in written or other appropriate form, of the topic(s) studied

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The component will be delivered through supervision with a relevant member of staff with research expertise in the field. The subject matter for the research assignments, the scope of the assignments and appropriate research methodologies and approaches will be determined in consultation between the student, the programme director and any other member(s) of academic staff who may undertake supervision of the assignments. The assignments chosen will take into account the interests and previous experience of the student, including any plans s/he may have for future PhD study, the academic traditions of the subject and opportunities for cross-disiplinary work where appropriate. Research assignments will be available in a number of areas related to the research expertise of ICMUS staff

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The assessment methods have been designed to test the intended skills and knowledge outcomes.

Candidates submit 2,3 or 4 pieces of work as agreed with their supervisor and with a total combined word length of between 16,000 and 24,000 words including footnotes and appendices but excluding bibliography.

General Notes

n/a