Postgraduate Course: MSc Dissertation (Counselling) (CNST11014)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | The dissertation is a substantial piece of independent research or literature review work in a field of interest to the student relating to Counselling and Psychotherapy. |
| Course description |
The MSc dissertation can take the form of a proposal for a research project, or an assessment/commentary of a practice based experience. A library-based project using secondary data, is equally acceptable, but this should be carefully explored with the supervisor.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| 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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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
15000 word dissertation to be submitted in electronic and paper form. |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Undertake an extended study of a particular topic.
- Formulate a reasoned research approach on the basis of a critical appraisal of existing theory and knowledge.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The ability to independently conceptualise, plan, manage and undertake a substantial piece of research that contributes to the field of Counselling Studies
The ability to critically compare and appraise academic research publications relevant to a particular research area.
The ability to write a substantial piece of academic writing.
The ability to take responsibility for one's learning in relation to a particular area of interest.
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Alette Willis
Tel: (0131 6)50 3881
Email: a.willis@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Alexandra Dickson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3890
Email: Alex.Dickson@ed.ac.uk |
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