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2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LAW3035 Long Dissertation (Criminal Justice and Criminology)

40 creditsClass Size: 72

Module manager: Dr Suzanne Young
Email: S.Young@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisites

LAW2286Researching Crime and Criminal Justice (for undergraduates)

This module is mutually exclusive with

LAW3225Dissertation
LAW3320Long Dissertation

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The objectives of this module are:
- to develop a workable research question;
- undertake a relevant literature search;
- to plan research and a coherent and logical essay structure;
- to write a substantial essay displaying critical analysis.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate advanced critical knowledge of a specific topic in Criminal Justice Studies through independent research and an extended piece of writing;
- formulate a workable research question for a 12,000 word dissertation by undertaking advanced literature searches;
- demonstrate research skills applicable to their research question;
- present data in a clear, evidenced and accessible manner;
- demonstrate a critical awareness and understanding of the position and role of Criminal Justice Studies within one or more of its social, economic, political, policy, historical, philosophical, moral, ethical or cultural contexts.


Syllabus

The module involves the writing of a dissertation on a selected criminal justice topic of 12,000 words (excluding bibliography and footnotes) plus a 250 word abstract.

Teaching methods

Private study hours400.00
Total Contact hours0.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)400.00

Private study

The School is committed to providing an excellent student education and experience. This will involve a variety of teaching methods and follow a blended learning model, including meaningful on-campus in-person teaching for all students. Further information regarding teaching delivery will follow

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

4 x supervision meetings.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation12,000 word dissertation + 250-word abstract100.00
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

Last updated: 02/09/2021 17:02:40

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