1. Conceptualise a systematic and critical understanding of knowledge of your chosen subject as developed in the underlying modules, which is at the forefront of professional practice in an area of esports.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. A critical understanding of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge within the professional practice of the discipline.
Analysis
Problem solving

3. The ability to carry out independent learning ability required to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level for continuing professional development.
Learning

4. A comprehensive understanding and critical evaluation of methodologies and techniques applicable to their own research and, where appropriate, propose new hypotheses/solutions
Enquiry
Application

5. The ability necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility, self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level
Reflection

6. Communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Communication

This is a major piece of work to be carried out on an individual basis. You are expected to highlight two separate strands during your work on the dissertation: understanding and application. The first part will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the subject domain. The second part will allow you to demonstrate your abilities through investigation of the problem and the application of research methods towards the justified research path to develop academically. ¿

The major aim of the dissertation is to allow you to extend and unify your understanding of your chosen subject as developed in the underlying modules. The production of the dissertation is supported by an academic supervisor, who will help you develop your ideas.¿

It is envisaged that the dissertation will focus on a particular topic in the field of esports.
In the dissertation you will need to critically evaluate philosophical issues, the research method employed, ethical issues associated with conducting the research or in appraising the existing published research, analyse the data collected, reflect upon and evaluate the findings and make a statement that demonstrates how your findings may influence your specialist subject area.¿

100% coursework (Learning outcomes 1-6)¿
A dissertation of 15,000 words (100%)

A dissertation read and assessed by two academics and a viva.

Initially you should: (a) identify the area of study; (b) develop a plan including for the dissertation learning contract and development schedule; (c) identify the resources needed.

Following this the research and development needs to be carried out. This should be based on the techniques and knowledge gleaned from the underlying modules, together with advice from an academic supervisor. Finally the report should be produced describing the achievements, techniques used and analytic aspects of the Dissertation.

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Anita Greenhill and Rob Houghton (2017) esports and Streaming in the UK in 2017 White Paper. Available at: http://www.britishesports.org/assets/esportswhitepaperfinalpdfpdf.pdf

Saunders, M., Lewis, P., and Thornhill, A. (2012) Research Methods for Business Students, 6th edition. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall.¿

Bryman, A. (2001). Social Research Methods, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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