WS5508 - Thesis Part 1 of 4

Credit points:	06
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Subject chain:	WS5508 WS5509 WS5510 WS5511
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Available to MSW(Hons) and MSocPol(Hons) students. Except with the approval from the Head of School/Associate Dean, all subjects in a chain must be studied in consecutive teaching periods.

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.

Learning Outcomes

• completion of a substantial piece of research.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:

At least a credit level in WS5004

Availabilities
As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.
, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	(%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.