Dissertation in Advanced Practice
Credit bearing module
Key facts
Course code
NURS7062
Start dates
May 2023 / September 2023 / January 2024
Application deadline
18 August (for a September start), 1 December (for a January start), 1 April (for a May start).
Ideally, we would like to receive the applications before the above deadlines but we can be flexible with the closing dates for accepting the applications.
Location
Course length
Part time: 12 months
This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes.
Overview
This dissertation module enables you to design and conduct a small research project of your own, relevant to your professional practice and and specific Advanced Practice Masters programme.
It is an opportunity to explore the professional practice dilemma identified in the Applied Research Methods module and to seek a viable solution to this practice problem by:
- collecting primary data
- undertaking secondary data analysis
- conducting a clinical audit or a service evaluation for completion of the module.
You are allocated a supervisor for the duration of the module and will receive individual research supervision.
How to apply
Entry requirements
This module can only be taken if enrolled in the following Masters Programmes:
- MSc Advanced Nursing Practice
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Application process
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
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- For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy page
Financial support and scholarships
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
Learning and assessment
You will work with your research supervisor to develop and implement a small-scale research project.
You will be given the opportunity to:
- develop a research question and proposal
- conduct a rigorous literature review
- gather and analyse primary or secondary data
- develop conclusions to answer the research question
- write up an extensive dissertation on the research project
- work independently in developing their research project
- seek support and guidance from a supervisor and other subject experts in designing and managing their research project
- reflect on their learning about engaging in research.
Assessment
Option 1: Written Dissertation10,000 words, dissertation thesis
Option 2: Journal Style Research Report, and conference style poster, presentation and abstract
Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been
published on the website. For more information, please visit our
changes to programmes page.