SLSP3041 Sociology Dissertation
40 Credits Class Size: 145
Module manager: Dr Albert Varela
Email: a.varela@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running
2024/25
Pre-requisites
| SLSP2010 |
Sociology and Social Policy Research Methods |
Module replaces
Dissertation SLSP3040 and Extended Dissertation SLSP3050
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module students will present a dissertation which demonstrates their ability to:
- independently formulate and research a sociology question;
- carry out independent research into a topic in the field of sociology;
- show their in depth knowledge and understanding of sociological debates in their chosen topic of enquiry;
- evaluate the sociological debates and/or empirical evidence and methods they have used in the dissertation;
- write an extended piece of work. in the field of sociology.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. have independently formulated and researched a sociology question;
2. have carried out independent research into a topic in the field of sociology;
3. developed an in-depth knowledge and understanding of sociological debates in their chosen topic of enquiry;
4. have evaluated the sociological debates and/or empirical evidence and methods they have used in the dissertation;
5. have written an extended piece of work in the field of sociology.
Syllabus
The sociological content shall be negotiated between the student and their supervisor.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Consultation |
8 |
0.5 |
4 |
| Drop-in Session |
13 |
1 |
13 |
| Lecture |
7 |
1 |
7 |
| Private study hours |
376 |
| Total Contact hours |
24 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
400 |
Private study
100 hours planning and reading
100 hours independent research
176 hours writing and editing
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Meetings with supervisor.
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Essay or Dissertation |
10,000 - 12,000 words |
100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 29/04/2024
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