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On this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding of journalism and media studies with reference to historical and theoretical frameworks in the relevant field. You will develop your skills in scholarly writing and research methods. You will survey relevant existing academic scholarship and compose a literature review. You will frame a suitable research questions, investigate, analyse and debate a specific case-study. The choice of topic must be approved by the Module Leader and your supervisor. The module will develop your skills as an independent learner through the completion of a dissertation on a topic of your choosing that is relevant to your programme of study.
During Trimester 1 you will undertake a taught programme which will cover framing and generating research questions, advanced literature reviewing, research methodologies (including reflexivity), qualitative research methods, critical analysis, scholarly writing and presentation. You will undertake independent study, under supervision, to produce a Dissertation of 10,000 words over two trimesters (Tri 1 & 2). The Dissertation must be the result of independent critical research and investigation by you and demonstrate evidence of appropriate research methods and detailed knowledge of established literature and other resources in your chosen area of study.

LO1: Assemble and appraise research evidence which demonstrates extensive knowledge of specialist investigation relevant to your programme of study.
LO2: Develop a research question appropriate to the issues or problems identified.
LO3: Gather, summarise and critically analyse relevant academic literature and research
LO4: Formulate an appropriate research methodology.
LO5: Analyse, synthesise and interpret evidence and data with which to explore your research question.