Unit information: Dissertation (Inclusive Theory and Practice) in 2012/13

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Unit name Dissertation (Inclusive Theory and Practice)
Unit code ACHSM0004
Credit points 60
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director Emeritus Professor. Val Williams
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department School for Policy Studies
Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Description including Unit Aims

Professionals working in the field of Learning Disability are required to develop evidence-based practice, and to be part of a developing field of enquiry. The full Masters programme in $�Inclusive Theory and Practice&� includes units about research skills, inclusive research, participation in policy making and in education. The dissertation will give students a chance to develop a more extensive piece of research, service development or evaluation, which will build on the learning about research methods and about inclusive practice.