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Dissertation (Marine Environmental Management) - ENV00068M

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  • Department: Environment and Geography
  • Credit value: 50 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24

Module will run

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Module aims

The dissertation will give students an extended introduction to practical research. Dissertations may entail laboratory experiments, fieldwork, mathematical modelling, policy criticism, or theoretical study. It will enable students to develop their ability to conduct independent research under the supervision of an experienced researcher.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module students will have:

  • Gained in depth knowledge and understanding about the issue they have studied
  • Improved their analytical and technical research skills.

Enhanced their ability to synthesise and communicate research findings.

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 80
Oral presentation/seminar/exam 20

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 80
Oral presentation/seminar/exam 20

Module feedback

6 working week turn around time on write-up

An e-mail providing written comments on the presentation will be given to students within 48 hours of their talk such that they will have time to act upon this feedback for their write-up

Indicative reading

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