At level 6 (degree level), the dissertation provides the opportunity to undertake an in-depth critical analysis and synthesis of material in a subject area pertinent to your named award. You may select to undertake either:
- an extended literature review, or,
- an evidence based proposal for change.
At level 7 (postgraduate level) the dissertation module allows you to demonstrate your ability to work independently to produce a small research-based project, on a negotiated topic, within your sphere of practice.
The running of this module is dependent on there being sufficient numbers of interest.
Course outline
Course summary
Pre-course workshop delivery dates
Before starting a Dissertation module for your Continuing Professional Development (Health) course you must attend a planning workshop in the semester before you wish to start the module.
November workshops
- Carlisle (Fusehill Street): 18 November 2015; 13:00 - 15:00 hours
- Lancaster: 19 November 2015; 13:00 - 15:00 hours
- Distance learning: 16 - 27 November 2015 (postgraduate only)
February workshops
- Carlisle (Fusehill Street); 24 February 2016; 13:00 - 15:00 hours
- Lancaster: 25 February 2016; 13:00 - 15:00 hours
- Distance learning: 15 - 26 February 2016 (postgraduate only)
June workshops
- Carlisle (Fusehill Street); 08 June 2016; 13:00 - 15:00
- Lancaster: 09 June 2016; 13:00 - 15:00 hours
- Distance learning: 14 - 25 June 2016 (postgraduate only)
For the Medical Imaging Dissertation, HMSA7004, please contact your Academic Tutor for advice regarding dissertation planning and support.
Modules
Programme Specification
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables
The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
Selection criteria
- To complete your degree or top-up degree, you must have completed 80 credits at level 6 and attended a dissertation planning workshop prior to starting your dissertation.
- To complete your MA/MSc you must have completed 120 credits at level 7; your taught modules must have included a Research Methods module. You must attend a dissertation planning workshop prior to starting your dissertation.
- For students on the MSc Practice Development, the HLLG7040 Dissertation module is only available for those students who, through prior completion of a PGDip or equivalent, have APL'd 120 Level 7 credits into the award and have not, within that prior study, studied an equivalent of the core modules for this programme (Research Methods, Evidence Based Practice, or Leadership modules). Such students will be required to study the required core module(s) plus the 40 credit dissertation module HLLG7040.
Application information
Applications should be made online from the Apply Now button within the course information page.
Please note that the direct entry application system will not recognise your current Student IT Network login. Please select the New User option from the Apply Now button.
Student finance
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.
Student FinanceAdditional costs
All students will need to purchase stationery, course books and personal equipment. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc.
Resources and facilities
We are amongst the UK's leading health and science faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students.
We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.
