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This is the dissertation module for the MA Educational Planning, Economics and International Development. 听The module aims to support students with the planning, research and writing-up of their dissertations. 听Students also receive the support of their individual dissertation supervisor on their specific topics. 听Dissertations for MA Educational Planning, Economics and International Development are expected to focus on an education-related issue in the context of one or more low- or middle-income countries. 听In line with the focus of the programme, the dissertation should address an issue of educational planning and/or or should apply economic concepts and methods to educational issues, which may include the use of quantitative methods.听
This module aims to support the development of a research topic and the selection of appropriate research methods for use in data collection and analysis. 听It also supports students to consider and address ethical issues in their research. 听The module introduces key features of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including in relation to data collection and analysis, as well as introducing approaches to literature-based research studies. It is not, however, a comprehensive research methods course. 听The development of specific research project design and methodology is supported by the individual dissertation supervisor. 听听
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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