Studying at York
MSc Dissertation - ENV00066M
- Department: Environment and Geography
- Credit value: 80 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
- Notes: This is an independent study module
Module summary
This module involves carrying out an individual research project based at the University of York. This module runs alongside the 'Dissertation with placement' module, in which students work with an external partner as part of the module.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Summer Term 2022-23 to Summer Vacation 2022-23 |
Module aims
The MSc dissertation module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth individual research project in an area of interest within the field of environmental science related to sustainability, environmental monitoring, environmental policy, ecology or a range of other environmentally-based topics.
Module learning outcomes
Subject content
- apply skills acquired from taught modules to the identification and solution of problems in the field of environmental science, showing an understanding of the nature of environmental problems and of their solutions;
- develop the capacity to undertake independent research that satisfies the normal professional standards of the relevant disciplines; and develop the ability to report research results in a satisfactory way.
Academic and graduate skills
The module provides experience in conducting a piece of independent research with advice and guidance from an experienced researcher. This develops a range of generic skills including:
- Problem analysis and task prioritisation
- Time management
- Effective written reporting of research
- Effective verbal presentation of results
- People skills
- Critical evaluation of economic and scientific data
- Skills in data analysis
- Practical skills in data collection
- Communication of research to peers
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
None
Module feedback
Standard departmental turn-around of 4 weeks (subject to staff absences during the marking period when feedback will be returned within 6 weeks). Feedback is via a feedback sheet showing comments by markers.
Indicative reading
Will vary depending on topic