Module Code - Title:
PO5042
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DISSERTATION
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The module requires the completion of an independently conceived and executed piece of original research on a topic chosen by the student who will be guided by an appropriately qualified supervisor
Syllabus:
The dissertation is written independently by the student under the supervision of a supervisor who the student will meet with and/or consult at regular intervals.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Construct a research design
Identify research questions and hypotheses
Collect and organise data
Interpret data
Draw conclusions from the data that address the research questions
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Exhibit habits of good time management
Demonstrate capacity for sustained independent work
Adhere to research ethics protocols
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Identify relevant data
Organise research data
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The dissertation is written independently though the student will meet or have co ntact with the suoervisoir at regular intervals
Prime Texts:
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Neil.Robinson@ul.ie