UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Module Specification
1. The title of the module
Dissertation Module (KI905)
2. The School which will be responsible for management of the module
Centre for Professional Practice
3. The Start Date of the Module
September 2009
4. The cohort of students (onwards) to which the module will be applicable.
2008/09
5. The number of students expected to take the module
18
6. Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
None
7. The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M])
D (FHEQ Level: 8)
8. The number of credits which the module represents
30
9. Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Variable
10. Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
Research Practice
11. The programmes of study to which the module contributes
Doctor of Clinical Science (Psychotherapy)
12. The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes
1) Ability to communicate your findings to a variety of audiences, including the research community and the clinical community, with reference to ethical practice
D9 Ability to make a formal research presentation to a specialist audience;
D10 Ability to communicate findings in a manner appropriate to a general audience
2) The ability to translate findings into presentation form, including text, tables and diagrams as appropriate to the data
D 10 Ability to make a formal research presentation to a specialist audience
3) Ability to write up a research report to publishable standard
D1 Ability to communicate effectively to others both orally and in written form, and to understand and respond to others’ communications
D12 Ability to communicate appropriately with a wide variety of people (e.g., service users, the general public) encountered in the context of undertaking the research process
13. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes
1) Ability to manage a large amount of text and data using the appropriate IT formats and packages
D7 Ability to set up and manage a research project, setting time scales for discrete stages and managing information in the appropriate form)
2) Ability to translate findings into a variety of presentation forms, using IT packages as appropriate
B15 Ability to undertake a comprehensive data analysis, using methods appropriate to the research design
3) Ability to communicate and discuss your findings at a depth at a viva voce examination
D9 Ability to make a formal research presentation to a specialist audience)
14. A synopsis of the curriculum
The dissertation will be written in a manner appropriate to the subject and method, to publishable standard, and the student will be expected to produce a report for publication based on the research undertaken. The final writing up will be undertaken in collaboration with the supervisor(s), and in discussion with the
15. Indicative Reading List
16. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes
The module consists of self-directed learning, supported by participation in a research group, in which you will have the opportunity to share your developing research with other students and a tutor; and individual supervision, who will provide close support for the writing up process. (LO1 Ability to communicate your findings to a variety of audiences, including the research community and the clinical community, with reference to ethical practice) Students will continue to meet with their research group during the writing up period (3x 3 hour sessions), and meet with their supervisor, normally for 8 – 10 hours. Students will have the opportunity to present their findings to the research week seminars (LO5 Ability to translate findings into a variety of presentation forms, using IT packages as appropriate) and will have the opportunity to access support in the use of IT packages, and statistical support, as appropriate to their project (10 – 15 hours). The student should expect to spend an additional 270 hours in the process of writing the dissertation and preparing additional presentational materials.
17. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes
Assessment is by dissertation of 30 – 45,000 words, depending on the subject and method (100%) The student will be subject to a viva voce examination by an external and internal examiner. (all LO’s)
18. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
The module will be supported by on-line resources, and supplemented workshops which will be scheduled during the course of each year where space permits, on any of the campuses. The workshops will support on-line learning, undertaken by students using home or workplace IT resources as appropriate. Students will have access to both NHS and Templeman library resources, which are already well supplied. Teaching and supervision will be provided by University of Kent staff.
19. A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any non- justifiable disadvantage to students with disabilities
All teaching provision will conform with University of Kent and NHS equal opportunities statements, with no disadvantage anticipated. However, because of the focus on personal interaction in the clinical setting, you will not be able to enter this programme if you suffer from severe and enduring hearing loss.
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