The dissertation is an important module in the BSc honours programme, and it has been designed to operate within a distance learning framework. It constitutes a major piece of written work demonstrating organisational, analytical and critical abilities.
Dissertations can be in any area of forest management.
This module will allow students to develop and apply their knowledge of research methodology to a chosen field of inquiry. It will provide an opportunity for the student to develop the skills required to produce a focussed review of literature. It will also improve the student's project management skills through developing, managing and writing up a substantial project. Students will be encouraged to expose their ideas, analysis and findings to peer review. Preparation of project proposals Supervised independent research on an approved topic Presentation of findings and conclusions in the form of a dissertation The literature review, proposal and research will be supervised by a tutor who has relevant experience of the subject matter.