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Postgraduate Course: Dissertation - Dementia: International Experience, Policy and Practice (ISSH11017)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Health in Social Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits60
Home subject areaInterdisciplinary Social Sciences in Health Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis core course is for MSc students in their final semester. It is the culmination of previous courses in dementia and research. Students, in discussion with their supervisor, select a relevant topic area and research question.

During the earlier research course the student should prepare their dissertation research proposal and ethics application and may begin data collection.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 05/08/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate:
&·A critical understanding of research method and methodology.
&·An appreciation of the research and policy evidence in relation to the experiences of, and the support for, people with dementia.
&·Critical understanding of dementia care practice in different care settings and different international settings.
&·Awareness through research of the impact of changes in practice as dementia progresses.
&·The ability to summarise and present their work in different formats.
Assessment Information
There are two components to this course. The dissertation takes the form of a piece of research under supervision. This will evidence the ability of the student to plan and carry out a small research project with the appropriate level of critical appraisal and knowledge of research and enquiry in the discipline of dementia. The dissertation should also consist of an extended review of relevant literature.

The second element is the production (using a template provided) of a research poster which will enable the student to describe the methods and results of their research. This will be presented online with the opportunity for discussion with fellow students.

A written dissertation of 12,000 words maximum (85%)
A one page poster presented online to communicate the essence of the research approach and findings (15%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Heather Wilkinson
Tel: (0131 6)51 1832
Email: H.Wilkinson@ed.ac.uk
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