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Dissertation

This is a continuing student (Year 3) option only.

All current Year 2 students will be contacted in due course to confirm if they wish to continue on to Dissertation in 2023-23 (subject to successful Year 2 completion).

 Key Information

 

Type of Course

Post Graduate combined (taught and research) worth 60PG credits.


Study Options

All days will be face to face sessions


Duration

1 year


Start Date

October 2022


Accreditation

Birmingham City University


Credits

60 PG credits


Fees

Our 2022-23 fees are £2268 per 60 credits. Please check the CREC MA formal BCU application pages here for updates. Student finance applicable for new students undertaking full Master's.



Entry Requirements

If you are a continuing student, please contact the programme lead to confirm your Year 3 enrolment.

Course Information

 

+ Who is this course aimed at?

It is designed for Early Years practitioners to carry out a substantial research-based investigation on an issue pertaining to their own practice or service and present it in the form of a dissertation.

This module completes the MA Programme.

+ What are the main themes?

  • Research paradigms and methodologies
  • Research ethics
  • Systematic literature searching and critical analysis
  • Dissemination of research

+ Key Dates 2022-23

  • Day 1: Tuesday 4th October
  • Day 2: Thursday 24th November
  • Day 3: Tuesday 17th January
  • Day 4: Monday 6th February
  • Day 5: Tuesday 9th May

Registration, refreshments and private study from 09:00am, group session starts 10:00am - 4:00pm. All sessions are face to face at CREC and dates will be confirmed September 2022