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QAA Qualification Descriptors for Masters degrees | ||
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Q1Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. |
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Q2Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship. |
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Q3Demonstrate originality in application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline. |
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Q4Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables an individual - to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline; and - to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses. |
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Q5Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
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Q6Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level. |
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Q7Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level. |
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Q8Exercise initiative and personal responsibility. |
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Q9Make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations. |
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Q10Demonstrate independent learning ability required for continuing professional development. |
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