The structure of the your written dissertation can vary depending on the expectation of your course, for example, some dissertations ask for a literature review as a standalone chapter where others will include it as a section within the main introduction. There are similarities across departments which we will consider below however it is essential to check the requirements of your course.

The following section provides some suggested structures for your document based on your area of study. If you are unsure which is the best to follow ask your supervisor.

The sections of the rest of this guide will consider what you should include in your:

• Introduction and Conclusion
• Literature Review
• Methods/Methodology section
• Results and Discussion chapter
• Additional Pages - cover page, contents page, appendices

The templates below are suggested structures for a dissertation based on area of study, adapted from Williams (2018).

Please consult your supervisor and/or your dissertation guide to see if the suggested structure is suitable for you to use.

Please be aware these templates are suggestions only. The library does not hold examples of previously submitted dissertations.

Williams, K. (2014) Planning Your Dissertation. 3rd Edition. London: Red Globe Press.