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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Thesis/Dissertation
Module Code PHE1000 (ITS: TP326)
Faculty Theology, Philosophy & Music School Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description

An extended piece of research carried out under supervision.

Learning Outcomes

1. Extended Research Project


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Independent Study125No Description
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN20042Part of TermSemester 2
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Extended Essay / Dissertationn/a100%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

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

Indicative Reading List

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


Articles:
None
Other Resources

None

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