Postgraduate Course: Work-based dissertation (MSc Medical Anthropology) (PGSP11411)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | The Work-based dissertation is an alternative form of assessment for students who undertake organisational placements as part of MSc. The 15,000 word dissertation includes a research diary of 3,000 words. |
| Course description |
Students have the opportunity to apply for, or to create, a work-based placement for their dissertation. The placement is an opportunity to work within a non-governmental organisation, government or business for 6-8 weeks, on a medical anthropology related topic. The placement will have an identified work programme, which for the organisation will result in a research report and an executive summary with actionable points.
Placements will be competitive, with employers making the final decision. Students may also set up projects directly, subject to a formal process of approval by the programme director. Students will have a relevant academic supervisor, as well as a key contact within the host organisation, to assist them with the successful completion of their placement and dissertation.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- - Learn to undertake independent work on a topic chosen in conjunction with a host organisation, drawing on knowledge and insights from courses taken within the Medical Anthropology MSc;
- - Display and extend their research and analytical skills, training and knowledge acquired in the previous coursework, and apply them to the agreed project;
- - Employ relevant knowledge, concepts, and analytical approaches from their chosen field to inform their WBP dissertation;
- - Exercise and consolidate their time-management, task-management, and self-motivational skills in the planning, conduct, and execution of their research;
- - Develop and refine their communication and presentational skills;
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alice Street
Tel: (0131 6)51 5181
Email: Alice.Street@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Jessica Barton
Tel: (0131 6)51 1659
Email: Jessica.Barton@ed.ac.uk |
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