LAW6043 - Dissertation

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

Students will define a research project of their choice, in consultation with an appointed member of staff, formulate a proposal and complete a dissertation under the supervision of the appointed member of staff appropriately presented and supported by scholarly apparatus

Learning and Teaching Information:

The bulk of this module is guided independent study, where the student undertakes research and drafts the dissertation. Individual supervision takes place in face-to-face meetings and e-mail communication and will include detailed feedback on draft material.

The workshops include tutor input and question-and-answer sessions. Topics will often relate to one of the taught courses at Level 5 or 6.

Workshops
Hours: 10
Intended group size: cohort

Supervisions
Hours: 5

Guided independent study
Hours: 285

Further details relating to assessment
Outline proposals (consisting of a provisional title; outline of the proposed research question; indicative reading list, and brief account of methodology) will be submitted – and will be used as the basis for Ethics Committee for approval.

Assessment:

001 Dissertation; 6,000 words; end of semester 2 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 6
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6YL

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