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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Thesis/Dissertation
Module Code TP326
School 59
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Fiachra O'Brolchain
Semester 2: Fiachra O'Brolchain
Autumn: Fiachra O'Brolchain
Module TeachersFiachra O'Brolchain
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 7.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Coursework Only
Description

An extended piece of research carried out under supervision.

Learning Outcomes

1. Extended Research Project



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Independent Study125No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Research and Scholarship
An extended piece of research on a topic chosen by students and approved by School

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Extended Essay / Dissertationn/a100%n/a
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List

  • Rowena Murray: 2006, How to Write a Thesis, Open University Press,
  • James Lester: 2015, Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide, 15th Ed.,
Other Resources

None
Programme or List of Programmes
BAJHBachelor of Arts (BAJH)
BAJHIBachelor of Arts (BAJHI)
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