This course engages the student in independent research. Under the guidance of the adviser, students generate a research idea, contextualise it within the current literature, collect and analyse research data, and cogently present the work in a well-documented research report. This course allows students the opportunity to apply and integrate their knowledge and skills acquired throughout the MA study to systematically and critically analyse a communication issue. Completion of the course serves a central role in showcasing the student's ability to organise knowledge, structure argument, provide evidence and present results within a single piece of work.