The student carries out an extensive review of the world literature and pursues a program of original research on a selected topic. The literature review and results of the research project are incorporated into a dissertation. The goal of masters degree studies is to enable the student to undertake some measure of research on his/her own, but the research need not be original. The basic objectives for a Masters&#39; degree are, firstly, that the student shall be able to plan, execute and write a research project, and secondly, that the candidate is capable of interpreting and discussing the findings.

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Research and Dissertation

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TV5311 - Research and Dissertation

Plan and carry out a research project and analyse and interpret the results

Review scientific literature on a particular topic and devise a research program to answer questions raised on that topic

Prepare a dissertation on the topic and discuss, compare and contrast the results obtained with those reported in the literature and draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations

Communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally

Complete a scientific paper on the topic for submission to a refereed scientific journal