Module Descriptors
PG DISSERTATION LAW (45 CREDITS - 3 CAT LPC version)
LAWS79886
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 7
3 credits
Contact
Leader: Md Jobair Alam
Email: mdjobair.alam@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 15
Independent Study Hours: 435
Total Learning Hours: 450
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence D, Stoke Campus, PG Semester 2 to PG Semester 3
- Occurrence D, Stoke Campus, PG Semester 2 to PG Semester 1
- Occurrence E, Stoke Campus, PG Semester 2 to PG Semester 1
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- DISSERTATION weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
No set Texts
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 12,000 words (excluding footnotes and ibliography), carried out by the student under the supervision of a suitable qualifed memeber 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 12,000 words (excluding footnotes and ibliography), carried out by the student under the supervision of a suitable qualifed memeber of the Law School.
Students will be expected to make regular contact with their Supervisors as appropriate.
Module Assessment Details
one 12,000 word piece of written work (Assesses All Learning Outcomes).
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 of material using a wide variety of sources. A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
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 of material using a wide variety of sources. A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
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 facilties with Internet access
Access to interlibrary loans
Computer facilties with Internet access
Web Descriptor
This module provides an opportunity to undertake research under the supervision of an experienced member of the team. Students will work independently and investigate a relevant research topic, which they can opt to align to their work within a legal field or choose from a prescribed list of academic research topics.