The module provides students with the opportunity to explore in depth a specialist topic in regeneration with reference to extant literature. Students will devise and progress their own small research project chosen in consultation with their tutor. Where appropriate, the chosen topic will be work-related and/or relevant to professional experience.

The research proposal (1000 words) will require students to demonstrate their ability to plan/design a small research project (Learning Outcomes 1-6).

The assignment (6000 words) will require students to demonstrate the reading and criticism of relevant texts and use of other resources to demonstrate an understanding of regeneration issues and capability to carry out a small research project on a chosen specialist topic (Learning Outcomes 1-6).

1. Tutorial/small group sessions will enable students to receive support and guidance in relation to their individual research (10 hours).
2. Students will pursue independent study and write their project (290 hours)

Students may use web-based materials, library sources, "real-world" case and other appropriate materials.
The Blackboard virtualf learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

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Boud, D. (1988), Developing Student Autonomy in Learning, Kogan Page. ISBN 1850912769
Robbins, D. (1988), The Rise of Independent Study: The Politics and the Philosophy of an Educational Innovation, Open University Press.
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Parker, J. et al. (2003), Social Theory: A Basic Toolkit, Palgrave. ISBN 0333962125