The MSc Dissertation is a 10,000 word piece of original research which you undertake throughout the later part of you course and which has to be (project)...

The MSc Dissertation is a 10,000 word piece of original research which you undertake throughout the later part of you course and which has to be (project) managed by you.

The dissertation is a distinctive and successful feature of the MSc courses with the School, which you will value highly as a personal achievement. Its purpose is for you to develop and demonstrate your own research capabilities within the broad context of the course of study you have chosen. It is the opportunity for you to develop a programme of reading and research for the completion of your studies at UCL and your professional career, and to receive one-to-one help and guidance over a period of weeks from a member of the academic staff allocated to them.

At the end of the course you will produce a document (the dissertation) of up to 10,000 words which critically evaluates your research subject and your research objectives; discusses the existing knowledge around your chosen subject; sets out your own programme of research and investigation; and delivers conclusions that are valuable for others about the outcomes of your investigation.

The subject for research is chosen by you and considerable freedom is given to you to develop a research proposal which suits your professional interests, goals and aspirations. Advice is available from the academic staff about the suitability of the proposed investigation

Over the course of recent years many students have produced some excellent studies, which have contributed to our knowledge about their chosen subject, and some have even led to publication of conference papers and journal articles.

The module is delivered in a number of distinct phases:

Research methods lectures;
	Allocation of an academic supervisor;
	Submission of the research ethics form;
	Submission of the completed dissertation.
The Research Methods lectures are compulsory, but is not assessed.