iBSc Dissertation Schedule

The schedule for you dissertation is very different to other modules. The dissertation runs across terms 1, 2 and 3. It is delivered through a combination of:

1. Self-directed study that you schedule yourself.
2. 3 x 1.5-hour workshops that are delivered in term 1.
3. 1 x 1.5-hour workshops delivered in term 2.
4. Optional auditing of Advanced Research Methods 2 workshops in term 2.
5. Optional writing groups in term 2.
6. 10 hours of supervision that you schedule with the agreement of your supervisor over term 2 until the hand in date.

Your dissertation is also linked to the weekly teaching and assessment for Advanced Research Methods 1 (research proposal). The diagram below maps out the activities that support your dissertation. Please also make sure you read and understand the dissertation timeline of activities below across term 1 and 2. The timeline includes key dates regarding:

• The dates and times of all dissertation workshops
• The timings of your supervisory meetings
• The allocation of topic submission and supervisor allocation 
• If applicable, the deadline to submit research ethics applications 
• The final dissertation submission deadline