Bear in mind that implausible topics may be refused by the department. A supervisor with appropriate expertise will be assigned based on the nature of the project and staff availability. The format suggested below should be used, but consult members of staff who may be possible supervisors before submitting your proposal. It is worthwhile discussing your interests with members of the Departmental staff to get alternative views. This document will form the basis for the practise Grant Application completed as part of the coursework.
Title Suggest a provisional title and define the field of study.
This section should include a brief literature and indicate the place of the project in the wider context of the discipline as a whole. Outline the methods to be used and the theoretical framework to be adopted. Each student will have one or two members of staff assigned as supervisor. Use your supervisor intelligently. It is your responsibility to ensure that you keep in regular contact and show drafts of work done.