Thesis (maximum length 50,000 words)
Viva voce examination.

In this module you will carry out an investigation that adds to knowledge in your chosen area. You will implement the agreed project design, but also, in consultation with your supervisors, be prepared to extend and adjust this.

Supervisory meetings. Oral/Written formative feedback.
Use of award Blackboard VLE.

Course handbook with bibliographical guidance Library electronic access with guidance and bibliographical search guidance. Quantitative and qualitative software as appropriate to the research.

Approval by the School's Research Degree Committee to register

Texts will be specific to the area of investigation. In addition these general texts may be useful:

Madsen, D. (1992). Successful dissertations and theses: A guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Phillips, E., Pugh, D. (1996). How to get a Ph.D: A handbook for students and their supervisors. Buckingham: Open University Press.