Module Descriptors
DISSERTATION (LLM)
LAWS70814
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
60 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 590
Total Learning Hours: 600
Assessment
- DISSERTATION weighted at 100%
- DISSERTATION weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The focus of the dissertation module is on independent directed study
This dissertation will be a piece of independent research, amounting to 15,000 words, carried out by the student under the supervision of a suitable qualified member of the Law School. Students will be expected to make regular contact with their supervisors as appropriate.
This dissertation will be a piece of independent research, amounting to 15,000 words, carried out by the student under the supervision of a suitable qualified member of the Law School. Students will be expected to make regular contact with their supervisors as appropriate.
Module Indicative Content
Any area of independent study considered relevant and approved by the Law School Dissertation Director in consultation with the student and subject supervisor.
Module Resources
Well stocked library
Access to interlibrary loans.
Computer facilities with internet access.
Access to interlibrary loans.
Computer facilities with internet access.
Module Additional Assessment Details
One 15,000 word piece of written work (Assesses All Learning Outcomes)
One 20,000 word piece of written work if studying LLM in Advanced Legal Practice
Assessment Criteria
Fail
Exhibits some knowledge but little understanding; limited evidence of research or appropriate reading. Primarily descriptive and/or contains irrelevant material. Poor spelling or other grammatical errors.
Pass
Exhibits knowledge and a degree of understanding but contains little in the way of critical analysis. Some evidence of research or appropriate reading; lacking in structure but contains relevant material. Satisfactory referencing, citation and bibliography.
Merit
Illustrates good knowledge application and comprehension. Material wholly relevant to the question. Good presentational skills; well-structured arguments. Evidence of depth and breadth of research as well as a degree of independent judgement. Demonstrates a clear ability to analyse, think critically and synthesise ideas.
Distinction
Illustrates extensive reading and research appropriate to the question. Illustrates a clear understanding of the interrelationship of concepts, ideas, theories and arguments; contains strong critical and analytical evaluation of material using a wide variety of sources. A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
One 20,000 word piece of written work if studying LLM in Advanced Legal Practice
Assessment Criteria
Fail
Exhibits some knowledge but little understanding; limited evidence of research or appropriate reading. Primarily descriptive and/or contains irrelevant material. Poor spelling or other grammatical errors.
Pass
Exhibits knowledge and a degree of understanding but contains little in the way of critical analysis. Some evidence of research or appropriate reading; lacking in structure but contains relevant material. Satisfactory referencing, citation and bibliography.
Merit
Illustrates good knowledge application and comprehension. Material wholly relevant to the question. Good presentational skills; well-structured arguments. Evidence of depth and breadth of research as well as a degree of independent judgement. Demonstrates a clear ability to analyse, think critically and synthesise ideas.
Distinction
Illustrates extensive reading and research appropriate to the question. Illustrates a clear understanding of the interrelationship of concepts, ideas, theories and arguments; contains strong critical and analytical evaluation of material using a wide variety of sources. A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
Module Texts
No set text.