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Postgraduate Course: Dissertation - MSc by Research in Counselling Studies (60 credits) (CNST11080)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Health in Social Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryThe MSc by Research Dissertation provides the opportunity to thoroughly research and develop an original and engaging research question, producing as a result a full proposal for PhD / MPhil research. Preparation of the MSc by Research Dissertation is supported by academic supervision.
Course description The MSc by Research dissertation provides the opportunity to thoroughly research and develop an original and engaging research question, producing as a result a full proposal for PhD/MPhil research. The dissertation should include:

a comprehensive review of relevant literature, through which the rationale for, and the precise nature of, the proposed research question is developed, and

a discussion of the proposed research design and methodology through which this research question can be investigated
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Flexible
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 600 ( Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 578 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) One 15,000 word dissertation (+/-10%)
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the Dissertation course students will have:

The knowledge and understanding of epistemological approaches, methodologies relevant to research in counselling, social science research skills, and designing a research project.

The capacity to critically appraise research, analyse and synthesise information, and apply social science debates about research.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Advanced independent learning and study skills
Skills of critical thinking, theoretical reasoning and scholarship
Analytical skills
Self-evaluation skills
Time-management skills
Written communications and presentation skills
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf Liz Bondi
Tel: (0131 6)50 2529
Email: Liz.Bondi@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Alexandra Dickson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3890
Email: Alex.Dickson@ed.ac.uk
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