University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Available only to students taking an MRes Human Geography/Sustainable Development

Planned timetable: TBC

This is a directed reading module that will enable students to expand their understanding of a field of knowledge in Human Geography or Sustainable Development that will be the focus of their MRes Dissertation and later, their PHD. Students will have individual tutorials with the member of staff who will supervise their Dissertation/PhD. The empirical content will be bespoke to the student/supervisor/project. The module will focus on method, methodology and research design, challenging the student to reflect on what they have learned in the SS5000 programme, and requiring that they apply that learning to the development of a research protocol for their own evolving research project.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must take GG5004

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1-to-1 supervision meeting (x 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 11

Guided independent study hours: 286

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Team taught