Module Definition Form (MDF)

Module code: MOD009130 Version: 1 Date Amended: 25/Jan/2023

1. Module Title

Public Health Major Project

2a. Module Leader

Ali Parsa

2b. School

School of Allied Health at Anglia Ruskin University

2c. Faculty

Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care

3a. Level

3b. Module Type

Placement (pass/fail)

4a. Credits

60

4b. Study Hours

600

5. Restrictions

Type Module Code Module Name Condition

Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None

Exclusions: None

Courses to which this module is

None
restricted:

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 LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
6a. Module Description

As a central component of the Masters award, the major project provides student with the opportunity to address a suitable
research problem or gap in the knowledge within their practice. Through synthesis of their learning from previous modules,
students will be able to plan a research project, including the selection of appropriate methods of data collection and analysis,
execute the design, and communicate their findings in a suitable manner. Students will be supported through this process by a
supervisor with appropriate expertise.

The aims of the postgraduate research project module are:

1) Provide students with an opportunity to address a significant and meaningful question in relation to their specialism

2) Allow students to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in their chosen specialist field.

6b. Outline Content

* Research project management

* Data collection methods

* Data analysis methods

* Research presentation skills

* Writing for publication

Please be aware of the details of our Intellectual Property Policy and Guidelines, which can be found on my.anglia under
Research, Development and Commercial Services.

6c. Key Texts/Literature

The reading list to support this module is available at: https://readinglists.aru.ac.uk/

6d. Specialist Learning Resources

Ref works, available via the University Library

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 7. Learning Outcomes (threshold standards)

On successful completion of this module the student will be

No. Type
expected to be able to:

Select, critically justify and apply appropriate strategies for data collection
1 Knowledge and Understanding
and interpretation in relation to a specific research problem.

Intellectual, practical, affective and Manage a research or work-based project in a way that is consistent with
2
transferrable skills both professional practice and ethical principles.

Intellectual, practical, affective and Demonstrate initiative and originality in addressing a research problem
3
transferrable skills and advancing knowledge in their discipline.

Intellectual, practical, affective and Engage in reflective and reflexive analysis of the context, processes and
4
transferrable skills outcomes of the inquiry.

8a. Module Occurrence to which this MDF Refers

Year Occurrence Period Location Mode of Delivery

Template For Face To

2022/3 ZZF Face to Face
Face Learning Delivery

8b. Learning Activities for the above Module Occurrence

Details of Duration,
Learning Activities Hours Learning Outcomes frequency and other
comments

Lectures 0 None None

Introductory workshop 1 x 6
hours Skills workshops 4 x 2
hours Library workshops 3 x
Other teacher managed
23 1-4 1 hours Supervision 6 hours
learning
total (including telephone
calls, e-mails, reviewing
materials)

Canvas will be utilised to

facilitate discussions,
Student managed learning 577 1-4
signpost resources and for
selected activities

TOTAL: 600

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 9. Assessment for the above Module Occurrence

Assessment Learning Fine Grade or Qualifying

Assessment Method Weighting (%)
No. Outcomes Pass/Fail Mark (%)

010 Practical 4 30 (%) Fine Grade 30 (%)

A poster presentation. 800 word poster with 5 minute presentation and 10 minute Q&A

Assessment Learning Fine Grade or Qualifying

Assessment Method Weighting (%)
No. Outcomes Pass/Fail Mark (%)

011 Coursework 1-3 70 (%) Fine Grade 30 (%)

A journal article summarising the research with accompanying rationale for the journal chosen: 4500 words (4000
for article and a further 500 rationale)

In order to pass this module, students are required to achieve an overall mark of 40%.
In addition, students are required to:
(a) achieve the qualifying mark for each element of fine graded assessment of as specified above
(b) pass any pass/fail elements

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