The final dissertation is a very important component of the programme as it provides you with the opportunity to undertake independent research and writing to complete a stand-alone project based on your scholarly interests. It consists of 10,000 words and you work on it over the summer for submission at the end of August. Several weeks of the Spring Term Research Methodology sessions are devoted to workshops helping you to develop your dissertation plans.

Students who wish to take this module must submit a proposal by 24 May. Read the handbook and guidance in the Dissertation/Independent Research Project page of...

Students who wish to take this module must submit a proposal by 24 May. Read the handbook and guidance in the Dissertation/Independent Research Project page of the student handbook for further instructions.

This module provides students with the opportunity to pursue self-initiated, independent and in-depth research on their chosen topic. The dissertation allows students to demonstrate their ability to produce a substantial piece of written work, and enhances the skills required to do this: analysis and synthesis, clarity of thought, concision, organisation and project management. The topic of the research project must fall within the discipline range of SELCS. It may relate to the subject area of a module already taken but it must not significantly replicate arguments already produced elsewhere.

The dissertation takes the shape of independent research under the guidance of a supervisor. The student and supervisor will have approximately three hours of contact over the course of the academic year to discuss the progress of the work. A dedicated Moodle site is available for consultation, containing guidance and relevant general materials (e.g. research methods, referencing and presentation guidance).

Module description

This module introduces students to the specific context and practices of localisation, with a focus on website and videogame localisation....