1. Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding and evaluation of current research or practice, advanced scholarship in contemporary problems and the appropriate research techniques or methodologies applicable to the individual project area which will be at the forefront of the discipline or profession. Analysis Enquiry Knowledge and understanding

2. Critically evaluate and reflect both systematically and creatively, upon complex issues and the factors which have impacted upon the completion of the project including employing appropriate decision-making and judgements and the management of relationships. Problem solving Reflection

3. Demonstrate the independent learning ability required to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level for continuing professional development Learning

4. Critically evaluate and disseminate the findings of the project in relation to advancing your specialist subject area

Develop a 12000 written dissertation.

The module will challenge students to undertake a major change process in that part of their organisation for which they have responsibility. The nature of the project and its specificity will be negotiated at the outset of the project and a project brief with associated milestone produced. The module will allow the opportunity to use personal change planning as the basis of demonstrating the essential nature of work at masters level. Candidates will be able to demonstrate both the skills and knowledge and leadership required to implement major change. The module commences with an induction day comprising lectures and group discussions Contact Hours: (18) Induction day, consisting of: 3 hours of lectures 3 hours of group work 12 hours of one-to one supervision Independent Study Hours: (382)

This project-based change dissertation is regarded as the culmination and centrepiece of a masters award pathway and is a large piece of work, based upon a significant and largely independent critical investigation and an evaluation of your chosen project topic. In this module, that topic will ideally be related to your workplace and you will explore the implications of change in an organisation and your role in implementing this change and improving the service delivered. As part of this, you may carry out primary or secondary data collection and analysis, audit as well as undertaking a literature review to support your change. Whichever methods you adopt, the implementation of change and its effects on the organisation will be paramount in your discussion and analysis.

The project is work-based and hence the learning strategies will revolve around conceptualising, analysis, communicating and reflecting based on a combination of theoretical and practical inputs. Self-directed learning will be supported through the process of supervision. Regular tutorials with an allocated supervisor will be offered and this will provide a framework of support for you to conduct your study. An induction day comprising lectures and group discussions provides the foundation for the development of informal peer support within your group.

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Library Resources Internet Work colleagues Academic Staff/ Supervision Fellow Students/Peer support Blackboard learning resources

Critical Appraisal Skills and Research Awareness or ability to demonstrate the equivalent Achievement of a post graduate diploma with 120 credits Working in a suitable environment as this is a work based project.