Gender Dissertation (861Q3)
Dissertation Gender Studies
Module 861Q3
Module details for 2025/26.
60 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module is focused on the production of a 3,000 word research proposal and a 12,000 word dissertation on a topic of the student's choice, supervised by a faculty member. Topics can be freely chosen but should be positioned within Women's, Gender and/or Sexuality Studies. Students are entitled to four half-hour supervisory meetings during the summer term, and are also expected to attend two hour-long dissertation workshop sessions with the programme convenor. Research projects should involve an empirical component, which can encompass research on human subjects or can also be documentary analysis.
Module learning outcomes
Plan and execute an empirical research project with an appropriate rationale and methodology
Undertake an extensive review of relevant literature
Apply gender theories to policy issues and/or lived experience through data analysis
Evaluate the validity of their data and conclusions
Present data in a format readable by both specialists and non-specialists
Achieve independence in their learning
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (12000 words) | Summer Vacation Week 15 Tue 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | A2 Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00100001010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Liz McDonnell
Assess convenor, Convenor
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