module specification

SS8P75 - Thesis (2024/25)

Module specification Module approved to run in 2024/25
Module title Thesis
Module level Doctoral (08)
Credit rating for module 360
School School of Social Sciences and Professions
Total study hours 3600
 
200 hours Scheduled learning & teaching activities
3100 hours Guided independent study
300 hours Assessment Preparation / Delivery
Assessment components
Type Weighting Qualifying mark Description
Coursework 100%   A 50,000-word thesis
Running in 2024/25

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)
Period Campus Day Time Module Leader
Spring semester North Not applicable -

Module summary

Students will be supervised to produce a piece of empirical research that addresses an issue relevant to their professional environment.  This is an independent study module, with students receiving monthly supervision from 2 supervisors.

This module involves the submission of a 50,000-word research thesis over a minimum of a 2-year period.


This is a core module for the Dprof Crime, Policy and Security.

Prior learning requirements

Completion of SS7008, SS7009, SS7010, SS7011, SS7012, SS7013, SS7W02 and successful passing of internal upgrade viva

Syllabus

This module is based on the research student receiving regular
supervision by their designated supervisors to complete a 50,000-word thesis. There will be preparatory activities related to the thesis built into all the prerequisite modules for the course. (1-3)

Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity

This module is primarily based on independent study by the student and regular supervision of the research student offered by their supervisors. The student will be provided with periodic reviews of their data collection, analysis and writing progress. Formal university research meetings will confirm student progress at regular points during the process.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students will be able to:

As a result of this module, students will be able to:

  1. To identify and refine a research question for suitable for enquiry at Dprof level
  2. Carry out academic research to a Dprof level
  3. Produce and successful defend at a viva voce an academic thesis at the level of Dprof

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