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Dissertation (HPSC0041)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Science and Technology Studies
Credit value
30
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This is a full-year module for students undertaking a BSc degree in the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS). Students undertake a research project of their own design in the discipline of their degree. Students are responsible for research conception, design, implementation, and analysis. Work is done under the tutelage of a dissertation supervisor. Students attend regular supervisions. A work-in-progress presentation is required during the session. At the end of the project, students submit a 10,000-word dissertation summarising their findings.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
80% Dissertations, extended projects, and projects
20% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
30
Module leader
Dr Charlotte Sleigh
Who to contact for more information
sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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