Thesis requirements
* for MScSED thesis submission in August 2013 *
The MScSED thesis is worth 1/3 of the total mark for the MSc. The thesis provides an opportunity for you to identify and define a specific area of interest, and to develop and demonstrate subject knowledge, as well as a range of skills such as critical thinking, research, communication, referencing and project management. The thesis requirements are shown and described below.
F8W1 2012 | F8W2 2012 | Sp8W1 2013 | Sp8W2 2013 | Su8W1 2013 | Su8W2 2013 |
29/08-23/10 | 24/10- 18/12 | 09/01- 04/03 | 05/03-29/04 | 07/05-01/07 | 02/07-26/08 |
Submit Idea Paper by September 21st, 2012
| 1st Thesis module1 (MCT624)
| Submit Literature Review (NUIG advisor) or Annotated Bibliography2 (Regis advisor) | 2nd Thesis module3 (MCT626) | 2nd Thesis module3 (MCT626) | Final Thesis Submission deadline: August 23rd, 2013 |
1 The 1st thesis module (MCT624) will assist you in identifying and refining your thesis area, embarking on the research process and managing your thesis work. The output is a Thesis Proposal.
2 During the gap between the 1st and 2nd thesis modules, you'll work independently, consulting with your thesis advisor. You must submit a record of your secondary research work (in the form of a Literature Review or Annotated Bibliography) prior to beginning the 2nd thesis module. Requirements for these documents are described in the MCT624 Module Handbook and the Leedy & Ormrod textbook, Practical Research, both of which you will receive during MCT624.
3 You can take the 2nd thesis module in either Sp8W2 or Su8W1. The 2nd thesis module (MCT626) is essentially an online research seminar, where you can discuss and receive feedback on your thesis, as well as discuss guidelines for writing and structuring the final thesis.
Please refer to Thesis idea paper and Selecting a thesis topic and advisor for additional guidance.