ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

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Title Dissertation
Code KMPA650
Coordinator Mr NJ Greer
Centre For Innovation In Education
Nick.Greer@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

 

Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           100

500

600
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session    100       

Aims

To provide a process which will enable students to refine and apply their research skills, underpinned by the knowledge of the subject are acquired during their programme of study; To give students the opportunity to explore in depth an area of interest within public administration; To help students acquire a significant understanding of a topic related to their practice, and to bring together this knowledge with academic ideas in a way that develops both.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Recognise and critically evaluate different management research designs and the assumptions upon which they are based;

(LO2) Refine and execute a structured plan of research based on informed choices about research design, and data collection and analysis methods;

(LO3) Conduct research in a rigorous and systematic fashion;

(LO4) Present a logical, critical and sustained argument, and develop conclusions in a manner consistent with Masters level standards.

(S1) Personal Effectiveness: This applies to all modules where students will be encouraged to think critically about theory and practice and to challenge and critique assumptions about theory in public administration;

(S2) Time management. This applies to all modules of the programme and is relevant for planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework and dissertation deadlines.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules)
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 3.

Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules)
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 14.


Syllabus

 

Refining the project proposal; Planning and executing the research project; Using appropriate research methods; Research ethics; Writing for academic and practitioner audiences.


Recommended Texts

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