Credit bearing module Postgraduate Dissertation
Explore postgraduate dissertation and develop knowledge to inform your understanding and professional practice.
Key facts
- Level
- Continuing professional development (CPD)
- Academic level
- 7
- Academic credits
- 60
- School
- School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health
- Application deadline
- 1 January (for a January start)
The module runs both on campus and DL
About this course
This Postgraduate Dissertation module will enable you to design and conduct a small research project relevant to your specific masters programme.
It is permissible to collect primary data, or undertake secondary data analysis. You will be allocated a supervisor for the duration of the module and receive individual research supervision.
You will be assessed 100% through coursework. This module can be taken as a standalone module of 600 hours of study over one calendar year, or as part of a programme of study.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You must normally be from healthcare background and have support from a manager to undertake this module of study.
Fees and funding
Fees
| Fee types | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Home distance learning | £3,780 |
| Home full-time | £3,780 |
| International distance learning | £3,780 |
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.
Questions about fees?
How to apply
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply to be a postgraduate associate student using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application.
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