Produce a dissertation that evaluates and synthesises qualitative research methods such as the literature review and dissertation proposal and displays evidence of independent research skills.

MSc Dissertation Handbook

1. Develop appropriate data collection instruments for mixed methods research and to evaluate each for their appropriateness to the research question;
2. Engage in a sustained piece of individual, academic research on a chosen topic within the field(s) specifically relevant to the course;
3. Read widely and critically reflect on a number of pieces of written research in an appropriate and thorough manner;
4. Evaluate varying methodological approaches and to adopt the necessary approaches suitable to the topic being researched;
5. Produce a dissertation that evaluates and synthesises quantitative (statistical) approaches such as empirical tests on a hypothesis;
6. Produce a dissertation that evaluates and synthesises qualitative research methods such as the literature review and dissertation proposal and displays evidence of independent research skills.