Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (MSc in Digital Education) (REDU11064)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education and Sport |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 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 Dissertation is a major study demanding of the course member a high level of individual application and commitment to research and enquiry. It provides the participant with the opportunity to identify, reflect on and explore a topic that has implications for his or her own professional development and scholarly interest. The Dissertation will involve a critical interrogation of the relationship between academic theory, professional practice and the design, ethics and interpretation of research. Research training is an important part of the Dissertation process and this will be offered via a core course in Research Methods. Before beginning the dissertation, students will submit a detailed dissertation proposal of around 2000 words, which will be produced as part of the assessment for the Research Methods course. On successful completion of Research Methods the student may begin work on the dissertation with guidance and support from the designated dissertation supervisor.
Provision will be made for students who wish to submit their dissertation in an alternative to the standard written format (for example as a web-essay or an extended practical course design or assessment-building project). Participants wishing to pursue this as an option will need to take particular care that their dissertation proposal details how they will demonstrate an appropriate level of critical analysis, academic knowledge and reflection on the nature of enquiry. Full guidance will be given in the programme dissertation handbook. |
| Course description |
This is the last course you will take on your Digital Education MSc programme. While we call it a course, it is different to previous courses in that it is focused on individual research supported by a supervisor. It will take up to 12 months.
The Digital Education Dissertation course offers a unique opportunity to explore a topic of personal, professional, or scholarly interest in depth. This major, 60-credit endeavour requires dedication and a strong commitment to research and inquiry. You'll identify and investigate a subject with significant implications for your professional development and academic pursuits. You will engage in a critical examination of how academic theory intersects with professional practice as you design, conduct, and interpret research to the highest ethical and scholarly standards. You will conclude your journey with a comprehensive written dissertation that showcases your findings and insights.
This course will enable you to gain deep knowledge in the chosen theme. It will equip you with the skills necessary to conduct rigorous scholarly research and appropriately report on the findings. You will acquire skills to produce a longer piece of scholarly writing following academic conventions.
To start the dissertation, you will have successfully completed 120 credits of assigned compulsory and optional courses. Normally, the last course you take before Dissertation is Methods. You must have successfully completed Methods with a Pass mark of at least 50%.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Specify a topic of enquiry suitable for a dissertation and justify its theoretical significance, relevance and practical feasibility
- Identify and reflect critically on relevant up-to-date literature, research reports and other scholarly evidence with specific reference to the research process chosen
- Collect and analyse evidence, justifying the approaches and techniques used, demonstrating that the study complies with relevant ethical guidelines, and identifying the implications of these decisions
- Critically examine the contribution and limitations of the study undertaken in theoretical and applied terms
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Ben Williamson
Tel: (0131 6)51 6176
Email: Ben.Williamson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Annemarijn Huizinga
Tel:
Email: ahuizing@ed.ac.uk |
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