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Dissertation - HEA00073H

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  • Department: Health Sciences
  • Credit value: 40 credits
  • Credit level: H
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2023-24

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23
B Spring Term 2022-23 to Summer Vacation 2022-23
C Summer Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2023-24
D Summer Vacation 2021-22 to Summer Term 2022-23

Module aims

To provide the student with the opportunity to pursue an area of study in depth, leading to the presentation of a dissertation based on contemporary and critically appraised research. The student has the opportunity to demonstrate critical reasoning and application of theory to practice.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students will be able to:

  1. Critically review in depth the research literature related to their chosen topic of study.
  2. Critically evaluate a range of theoretical and philosophical dimensions in order to contextualise their study.
  3. Integrate relevant theoretical concepts with reflections on experience.
  4. Critically reflect on the application of evidence-based guidelines to practice in their chosen area of study.
  5. Present a major study which demonstrates critical thought and the ability to synthesise knowledge from a range of appraised sources.

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Special assessment rules

Non-compensatable

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Module feedback

Written feedback for summative assessment is provided on the standard proforma, within the timescale specified in the programme handbook.

Indicative reading

  • Aveyard, H. (2010). Doing a literature review in health and social care: A practical guide. 2nd edn. Maidenhead: OUP.


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