Postgraduate Dissertation

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Key facts

Course code

HESC7020

Start dates

January 2023 / September 2023

Application deadline

1 September (for a September start), 1 January (for a January start).

Academic level

7

Academic credits

60

Overview

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.

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How to apply

Entry requirements

You must normally be from healthcare background and have support from a manager to undertake this module of study.

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.

English language requirements

In addition to the academic entry qualifications, if your first language is not English you must demonstrate that your level of English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level. An IELTS overall score of 7.0 is required for this course.

Application process

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.

Tuition fees

Please see the fees note
2024 / 25
Home (UK) part time
To be confirmed

Questions about fees?

Contact Student Finance on:

Tuition fees

2024 / 25
Home (UK) part time
To be confirmed

Questions about fees?

Contact Student Finance on:

+44 (0)1865 534400

financefees@brookes.ac.uk

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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Financial support and scholarships

For general sources of financial support, see our Fees and funding pages.

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.

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.