MSc/iMSc/MRes Dissertation Schedule

The schedule for your dissertation is very different to other modules. The dissertation runs across terms 1, and 2 and part of the summer (term 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. Optional writing workshops in term 2 and 3.
4. 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 (term 1) and Advanced Research Methods 2 (term 2). The diagram below maps out the activities that support your dissertation. Please also make sure you read and understand the dissertation timeline of activities (download under the Module Schedule tab) across all terms and the summer. The timeline includes key dates regarding:

• The dates and times of all dissertation workshops
• Suggested 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