Postgraduate Course: Dissertation - MSc by Research in Counselling Studies (60 credits) (CNST11080)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 60 |
| Home subject area | Counselling Studies |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| 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. Preparation of the MSc by Research Dissertation is supported by academic supervision. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
578 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended 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.
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Assessment Information
| One 15,000 word dissertation (+/-10%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic 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
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| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable 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 |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Liz Bondi
Tel: (0131 6)50 2529
Email: Liz.Bondi@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Alexandra Dickson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3890
Email: Alex.Dickson@ed.ac.uk |
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