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LAW5780M Dissertation

60 creditsClass Size: 150

Taught: 1 Jan to 31 Oct View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

To allow students to pursue an in-depth study of a topic in law. To instil and to exercise advanced research, writing and presentational skills. The dissertation is a substantial piece of work (10,000 words) and contributes 60 credits to the overall degree mark and classification for the degree.

Learning outcomes
The dissertation process should enable the student to:
- Develop and demonstrate advanced analytical, research, writing and presentational skills
- Develop substantial and detailed commentary in connection with issues/a specific topic relevant to the programme
- Demonstrate the ability to plan and execute a major project demonstrating independence and initiative
- Apply in depth knowledge of law in chosen area of study in a relevant area of law
- Demonstrate detailed understanding of range of critical viewpoints and literature
- Produce a substantial independent written piece of work

Skills outcomes
- The capacity and willingness to undertake wider reading across academic boundaries
- Organisation and planning
- Independent study
- Writing development and research analysis


Syllabus

Each student chooses a proposal topic which is discussed for approval by an appointed supervisor. Students will then draft an overall outline of the proposed research including an indicative bibliography, and a chapter outline or other evidence of work in progress. This will be followed by the creation of a dissertation plan which includes a description of each chapter and by the submission of up to 2 draft chapters. Thereafter, students complete a 10,000 word dissertation.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Supervision40.502.00
Private study hours598.00
Total Contact hours2.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)600.00

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation1 x 10,000 words100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

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