Under tutor guidance as part of the full Diploma course, this penultimate module will give you the opportunity to undertake detailed, Masters-level research. This can be technical, creative, historical, economic, or business-focussed as long as it’s relevant to your organisation.

Throughout the module, you’ll get the assistance you need in selecting the most appropriate topic for your dissertation with substantial input from your ICATS tutor. They’ll advise on suitable areas of study that are relevant to you, as well as offering their guidance on key issues that may affect your choice of topic.

Working with your ICATS tutor, you’ll be able to get the answers you need, such as whether the information required for the study can be sourced easily, is the subject too narrow or conversely, too broad, and will it be of sufficient depth for this level of study?

This crucial module will give you a solid grounding in primary and secondary research methods and the necessary skills to complete your full thesis with sufficient critical insight.