Module: MAP Dissertation

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	MAP Dissertation
Module Code	MCO1057 (ITS: CM5966)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Communications
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	25

Description

To prepare and write a substantial and original piece of independent academic research in the area of political communication.

Learning Outcomes

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2. show proficiency in the planning of an extended, systematically developed research project, worked upon independently, incorporaing insights gained from taught modules;
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7. demonstrate the ability to work on a research project over an extended period of time, with the guidance of a supervisor;
10. 2
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12. demonstrate the ability to collect, sort and analyse insights and perspectives gleaned from a literature review;
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17. identify the ways in which a suitable research methodology must be selected and applied to individual research projects;
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22. critically analyse the most appropriate ways to integrate theoretical perspectives already acquired into the pursuit of new empirical data appropriate to the dissertation.
25. 5

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	11693	Part of Term	Semester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Dawn Wheatley	Module Teacher	Kevin Rafter

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Thesis	Preparation of 20,000 word dissertation	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

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Other Resources

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