The dissertation offers students the opportunity to carry out an investigation on a topic of their own choice, under the guidance of a member of the academic or research staff of the School. The exact details of the topic of the investigation will be agreed between the student, the module coordinator and the supervisor. The normal means of presenting the investigation will be by a written dissertation of around 8,000 words (plus references, appendices etc…). However, in exceptional circumstances, the module coordinator will consider a student’s proposal for an additional method (with appropriately reduced written submission) – such as software, website, video or design.