Module Title: | Dissertation - Pilot Studies |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
The student will be supported in this activity through lectures and demonstrations on how to prepare and write a dissertation. A significant amount of private study will be required. |
Module Aim: |
The dissertation provides students with the opportunity to carry out individual research, into a chosen aspect of study arising from the course programme. The dissertation is a major aspect of the degree as it challenges students to fully demonstrate an individual understanding both of the depth and breadth of the subject areas. The dissertation will take the form of a substantial study in a subject area related to aviation, largely through the exercise of independent inquiry. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Manage a substantial piece of individual research and development work. |
LO2 |
Pursue an area of academic discipline of the course to substantial depth. |
LO3 |
Search, select and critically assess literature and material relevant to a chosen area. |
LO4 |
Apply some of the theory and techniques developed during the course to the chosen area. |
LO5 |
Demonstrate ability to exercise judgment, independent thought, initiative, intellectual achievement, understanding of the chosen subject matter, and the principles being applied. |
LO6 |
Develop and demonstrate the ability to manage and present the work in a precise and coherent manner. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Dissertation Proposal
The student will submit a written proposal pertaining to the topic of their dissertation.
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Project Plan
The student will submit a project plan outlining the dates which each of the project milestones will be achieved.
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Background Reading.
The student will be required to perform some background reading to determine their dissertation proposal and for their literature review.
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Gathering Research Data
An amount of time will be spent gathering data to support the dissertation. This data may be either qualitative or quantitative or a combination of both.
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Write up.
The student will be required to produce a dissertation that is approximately 50 pages in length.
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Reflective Journal
The student will be required to keep a journal where they can reflect on what they have learned through the dissertation process.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 100.00% |
Project |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Project |
Proposal |
2,3,4,5,6 |
5.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Introduction |
1,2,3,6 |
5.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Literature Review |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
15.00 |
n/a |
Essay |
Methodology |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
20.00 |
n/a |
Written Report |
Analysis and Findings |
1,3,4,5,6 |
20.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Conclusions and Recommendations |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
20.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Presentation of Written Work |
6 |
5.00 |
n/a |
Reflective Journal |
Reflective Journal |
5,6 |
10.00 |
n/a |
No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Estimated Learner Hours |
Every Week |
4.00 |
Total Hours |
4.00 |
Module Delivered In
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