GG5005
Advanced Social Science Research Training 2: Designing, Planning, Implementing
2017-2018
30
15
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
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:
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 an apply that learning the development of a research protocol for their own evolving research project.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must take GG5004
Weekly contact: 1-to-1 supervision meeting (x 11 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 11
Guided independent study hours: 286
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%
Module coordinator: Professor N D Laurie
Module teaching staff: Team taught