College of Social Sciences

Your Master’s dissertation is a substantial piece of work, but knowing that your research will inform future decision-making, offer advice to the partner organisation and help to improve societal wellbeing, for me, justified the decision to conduct my dissertation collaboratively. The process was simple with ample communication between both the partner organisation and UofG collaborative dissertation facilitator. I gained invaluable knowledge and support throughout which enhanced my study and facilitated the thorough investigation of my chosen topic. Moreover, liaising with the partner organisation, conducting cross-sectoral interviews and gaining first-hand experience of the public sector enabled me to hone additional interpersonal skills. This experience proves key as I begin my career, helping to smooth the transition from academia to the work place. I am confident that the skills, knowledge and experience I gained from conducting this collaborative dissertation will prove invaluable to my future career. Moreover, knowing that my dissertation findings may help enhance Glasgow’s park management is extremely fulfilling. I would therefore highly recommend the collaborative dissertation process to future students.

- Heather Boswell, MSc City Planning

 

This was a good experience in that we were matched with an excellent student and quickly agreed on a subject which would satisfy everyone’s needs. The process was easy as the student was highly motivated and only required minimal guidance and produced a high quality piece of work.

- Alan Davidson, Economic Development Manager, Glasgow City Council

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First published: 27 September 2021