Module Provider: |
School of Law |
Number of credits: |
60 [30 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
M |
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Module Convenor: |
Dr
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Abass |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to write a major piece of work, the research for which has been undertaken by private study. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will:
have a detailed knowledge of the topic of the dissertation;
and will be able to:
critically analyse and evaluate the topic;
place the subject matter of the dissertation within a wider legal and/or socio-political context;
access, take advantage of, and critically use different sources of research;
evaluate the objectivity and relevance of different sources of research;
construct an argument that can be sustained through a work of such length;
use a recognised citation style;
present the dissertation in a manner that is clear, logical and well-written. |
Additional outcomes:
The module aims to develop information technology, word processing and research skills. Writing a dissertation provides students with an opportunity to use and develop the numerous legal and other skills that they already possess. |
Outline content:
Not applicable. |
Brief description of teaching
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1-2 meetings with supervisor |
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Assessment:
Coursework
Dissertation of not more than 20,000 words including footnotes and/or endnotes but excluding declaration, table of contents, bibliography and the abstract, formatted in accordance with the rules as set out in the Regulations for LLM Dissertations in the Postgraduate School Guide 2005-2006. An electronic disk copy should be made available immediately on request.
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%.
Examinations: None.
Requirements for a pass: 50%.
Reassessment arrangements: See School Guide (Programme Assessment).
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