Module title

ICP

CRN

Level

7

Assessment title

Dissertation – 8,500 -15,000 words (dependent on pathway)

Weighting within module

100% of the overall module mark

Submission deadline date and time

XXXXX

How to submit

You should submit your final submission via Turnitin on Blackboard. Individual tutors are NOT permitted to provide extensions.

Assessment task details and instructions 

Your dissertation is a 60-credit module that is expected to be 3 months in duration. The dissertation length will vary according to your chosen pathway. The dissertation involves the execution and communication of a piece of investigative academic/applied research which demonstrates an understanding of a specific problem, together with evidence of critical and analytical evaluation.

During your block teaching you will have already prepared a research proposal for a dissertation. This proposal will not contribute to your overall grade, but it does inform your dissertation so is of critical importance to the success of your dissertation.

You will discuss your proposal with your supervisor before you start on your dissertation. Your supervisor will provide formative feedback from your proposal which will inform and shape your dissertation. To assist you in this discussion you may find the following indicative structure useful:

• Proposed title
• Rationale for the study
• Context of the study
• Aim
• Objectives
• Proposed methodology
• Limitations of the study
• Delimitations of the study
• Proposed structure of the study
• References

Dissertation pathways:

The dissertation length will vary according to your pathway, all dissertations account for 100% of your grade:

1. Applied dissertation – 15,000 words
2. Six-month placement – 10,000 words
3. Internship – 10,000 words
4. Entrepreneurship – 8,500 words
5. 12-month placement – 10,000 words

All dissertations should include (in this order):

The University Library provides extensive guides to write, formatting and referencing dissertation projects.

You can also find a detailed list of online resources for dissertation students covering topics such as methodologies, research methods and other common questions

Assessed intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:

Module Aims

1. To examine an issue pertinent to your academic studies.
2. To examine the real-world business problem and examining an issue important to an organisation
3. To apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained from taught elements and/or work experience to a current organisational issue

Word count

Will vary according to pathway. Word count not inclusive of references