The research project will be base on fieldwork leading to a dissertation not exceeding 10,000 words. The course is compulsory for Major students. Research students will prepare a research proposal as part of their coursework while still in second year. Only students who have earned a Grade Point of 4.0 and above, and for whom an appropriate supervisor is identifiable will register for the research project. Notification of acceptance into the course will be given by the last week of Year 2. Research fieldwork should normally begin during the long vacation of the second year. The course is examined by continuous assessment and the final dissertation. (This course is the same as dissertation in Sociology).
