Course Catalogue

Dissertation (Geography) GEOG4052P

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
  • Credits: 30
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

Individual research project for Geography Honours students

Timetable

Lectures - 5 * 2 hour lectures held in 1st 5 weeks of semester 1

Optional weekly support sessions in weeks 7 - 11

Supervision sessions - up to 5 hours (group, individual and feedback)

Requirements of Entry

Entry into Level 4 Honours Geography

Assessment

Dissertation - 85%

Reflective essay relating to methods, data gathering and research design - 15%

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

To undertake independent research within the discipline of Geography and present a dissertation on an approved topic.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

On completion of the dissertation, the student will be able to:

1. articulate a research problem/question;

2. place the research problem/question in the contexts of the appropriate literature;

3. undertake research to obtain information appropriate to addressing the research problem/question;

4. analyse and synthesize this information so as to address the research problem/question;

5. present the findings as a dissertation in order to address the research problem/question, and to place these findings in the broader context of the appropriate literature.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions