As defined by the relevant level 5 module descriptor plus others as recommended for the completion of the report.

As defined by the relevant level 5 module descriptor plus others as recommended for the completion of the research paper.

This module by negotiated study comprises 2 components:-
1) A core of study of a given subject area which is defined by the learning activities of a level 5 module that covers the given subject area. This provides the basic framework of study for the student. This core study is not assessed by the summative assessment activities defined for the level 5 module (see 2 below).
2) An in depth coverage of a given specialist topic within the subject area of the module. This provides the basis for the completion of a report on that topic. The topic and title of the report are chosen by the student, subject to agreement by both the module leader of the module that defines the core of study.

100% report, 3000 words (assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3).

The topic of the report to be agreed with the level 5 module leader that defines the core subject specific study. The report may require the completion of a practical artefact as e.g. an investigatory tool, or as a demonstration of the feasibility/viability/applicability of core elements of the topic chosen for study.

Core knowledge and skills to be covered are specified by the relevant level 5 module descriptor that constitutes the underpinning core of subject specific study.

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