Typically, the term dissertation is used in humanities and social science disciplines and project report in science and engineering, although this is not a hard and fast rule. What is a dissertation? A dissertation is a detailed discussion on a specific topic that is the result of in-depth independent research. It has a clearly stated aim.
Dissertation (DSIE) | MANG6550 | University of Southampton
The dissertation stage of your postgraduate programme involves an extended, independent investigation of a topic of your own choosing and the preparation of a 15,000- word dissertation.
Dissertation | STAT6127 | University of Southampton
From discussing your initial ideas of your dissertation through the process of actually writing the document, this module will provide you with the information and support required from both the teaching staff and your allocated Dissertation Supervisor.
1. Introduction 1.1 This guidance is intended for research students at the University of Southampton on the production of a thesis for a Doctoral or Master
Dissertation | SSPC3013 | University of Southampton
Your dissertation will give you an opportunity to conduct a small-scale, independent empirical research project on a topic which you choose relevant to your particular degree programme. Guided by an academic supervisor, you will use appropriate methodological tools (introduced on your first and second year methods modules) to collect data ...
Dissertation (PM and SOSCM) | MANG6552 | University of …
Essentially, the dissertation is a test of your ability to create and investigate, on your own initiative, a text which demonstrates a Master’s level understanding of a particular subject issue.
Preparing for the Dissertation | FILM6061 - University of …
This module aims to prepare you for writing your Masters dissertation. In doing so, it will show you how to identify and define your topic and its scope, as well as developing your existing research and methodological skills.
Dissertation | STAT6113 | University of Southampton
From discussing your initial ideas of your dissertation through the process of actually writing the document, this module will provide you with the information and support required from both the teaching staff and your allocated Dissertation Supervisor.
Dissertation (ALLT/ELT) | LING6016 | University of Southampton
The dissertation is an extended piece of work of 12,000 words, which results from independent research on an applied linguistics/ language teaching topic. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to explore a topic of particular interest to you in greater depth than is possible within the scope of a taught module.
Dissertation | PHYS6009 | University of Southampton
Students submit an individual dissertation on their chosen topic. The dissertation should be written as a technical/scientific report and has an upper word limit of 3000 words. Each dissertation will be marked by two members of academic staff.