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ACCT3082: Dissertation

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Type	Tied
Level	3
Credits	40
Availability	Available in 2023/24
Module Cap	None.
Location	Durham
Department	Accounting

Prerequisites

ACCT3071 Research Methods in Accounting

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

ACCT3052 Dissertation in Accounting & Finance

Aims

The dissertation should be a substantial piece of work that provides a detailed and critical examination of a particular topic. Empirical research is encouraged where appropriate to the topic but is not compulsory. The dissertation can also be based upon an area of interest encountered during work experience through an internship, placement or similar.
It aims to provide students with an opportunity to undertake a substantial research project on an approved topic of interest, and to present their findings and conclusions in an extended and coherent piece of work.
It aims to develop students' abilities to plan and manage their own learning.
It aims to facilitate students' development of research skills and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge to an appropriate topic associated with their degree pathway.

Content

The content of the dissertation will be decided in consultation with an appropriate member of staff, should be of relevance to their degree pathway, and is subject to approval.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

To have acquired extended knowledge of a relevant topic of interest.

Subject-specific Skills:

By the end of the module students are expected:
To have acquired skills of independent research and project management;
To be able to demonstrate an ability to present and analyse data in a clear and appropriate manner;
To be able to demonstrate an ability to present arguments and conclusions in an extended and coherent form.

Key Skills:

Written communication
Planning, organising and working to deadlines
Problem solving and analysis
Initiative
Computer literacy
Intellectual challenge

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Learning is facilitated by drop-in workshop hours, supervisor consultations and support for private study.
Students will have individual consultation sessions with a named supervisor throughout the term.
Formative assessment is by means of dissertation milestones.
Summative assessment is through the production of a dissertation of 10000 words.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total
Workshop sessions	10	Weekly	1 hour	10
Supervisor consultations	6		20mins	2
Preparation, Reading and Independent Study				388
Total				400

Summative Assessment

Component: Dissertation		Component Weighting: 100%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Dissertation	10000 words	100	Same

Formative Assessment

Dissertation milestones include: submission and approval of the project outline including methodology; draft chapter for discussion with supervisor; completion of a dissertation log e.g. using pebblepad.

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