Dissertation: MSc in Applied Linguistics (P00449)

? Credit Points : 60 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-DISALLING

The dissertation is a supervised piece of empirical research on a specific topic in Applied Linguistics and of a length between 13,000 and 15,000 words.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : In order to continue to writing the dissertation for the MSc in Applied Linguistics, students must have passed the taught component of the programme (120 credits) with a mark of 50 % and over.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Language Sciences, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Additional Class Information : Regular supervision from May to September

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Skills in managing a relatively long project;
In-depth knowledge of a specific area of Applied Linguistics;
Identification and formulation of relevant and researchable questions;
Skills in data collection and analysis;
Written communication skills