All MSc assignments will be marked in conjunction with the generic Level 7 assessment criteria, available in the Programme Handbook. In addition, the dissertation will be assessed using these more sociologically specific criteria:
Students are expected to have produced a piece of work which:
- A) identifies a clear problem in the sociology of sport and/or exercise;
- B) demonstrates an awareness of and grounding in sociological theory;
- C) locates the project within the field of appropriate literature;
- D) shows a consideration of appropriate methodological issues and justifies the methods adopted;
- E) conforms to the conventional academic standards in relation to presentation and referencing.