University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students. Distance Learning only

Planned timetable: Not applicable

This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation into issues within the field of TESOL. Student dissertations will be supervised by members of the teaching staff who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation of 15,000 words will be submitted by the stated dissertation deadline in August To be considered for the MSc award, students must either: Complete a two-week residential programme in St Andrews during the summer, to prepare for dissertation research. This residency will typically take place during the summer before the student takes the dissertation module. OR Complete a dissertation readiness assessment to exempt them from the residency requirement of the programme. The residential programme (and dissertation readiness assessment) will focus on integrating dissertation research ideas with future career plans to enhance graduate employability.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): 120 taught credits from the suite of Distance Learning modules

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1-hour dissertation support tutorial by Skype or similar (X6 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 6

Guided independent study hours: 600

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Re-assessment: Not applicable

Personnel

Module coordinator: Ms L Thirkell
Module teaching staff: Ms Jane Brooks, Ms Lesley Thirkell, Ms Alison Malcolm-Smith, Mr John Hughes, Mrs Kerry Tavakoli, Ms Mary Carr, Mrs Kerith George-Briant, Dr Mark Carver, Dr Blair Matthews, Mr Eoin Jordan
Module coordinator email lt@st-andrews.ac.uk