A supervised research study of relevance to social work and/or social welfare. The thesis may take the form of either (a) a substantial thesis of approximately 25,000 words, or (b) a portfolio of, normally, no fewer than two nor more than four pieces of work, specifically written for this subject. The portfolio is to include a further paper providing an overarching framework to the portfolio. The length of the portfolio is approximately 25,000 words.