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Dissertation (SOCS0066)

Key information

Faculty
IOE
Teaching department
Social Research Institute
Credit value
30
Restrictions
BSc Sociology only
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The final year dissertation is an opportunity to undertake an in-depth, empirical investigation of a sociological topic of students鈥� own choice. It allows students to develop and apply research skills acquired during the BSc Sociology. Support workshops are designed to 鈥榮caffold鈥� the research process throughout the year on issues such as research design, ethics, literature review, data collection, data analysis. Individual supervisory support will help students to develop their confidence in articulating their ideas and structuring their arguments. All students present a poster or oral presentation as part of an end of year celebration of their dissertation achievements.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Dissertations, extended projects and projects
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
34
Module leader
Dr Matteo Tiratelli
Who to contact for more information
bsc-sociology@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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