Postgraduate Module Descriptor

POLM013M: MPA Dissertation

This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

1. Research project skills workshops over two days to prepare students.
2. At least four supervision meetings: one to discuss the research project plan, followed by three meetings to give academic guidance including specific feedback on draft work.

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
10	590	0

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	8 hours	Research project skills workshops over two days and research workshops in the summer term
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	2 hours (Min 4 x 30 minutes)	Supervision of research project in the form of at least four supervision meetings.
Guided independent study	590 hours	Independent study

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).

Indicative web based resources e.g.ELE:
The module will be supported by ELE materials, including study skills materials and guidance. Subject-specific reading will varying according to research topic

Other Learning Resources

Subject-specific reading will varying according to research topic