Module Descriptors
DISSERTATION (INTERNATIONAL AVIATION LAW)
LAWS79887
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 7
45 credits
Contact
Leader: Samantha Spence
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 15
Independent Study Hours: 435
Total Learning Hours: 450
Assessment
  • Coursework - 1 x 12,500 word Dissertation weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome 1:
Demonstrate substantive knowledge and evaluation of an area of law/regulation relating to international aviation law.

Knowledge and Understanding

Learning Outcome 2:
Demonstrate the ability to undertake effective and critical research into legal issues, cases and statutes relevant to the subject area.

Evaluation

Learning Outcome 3:
Demonstrate knowledge, and application of, the ethical dimensions of conducting independent research.

Knowledge and Understanding

Application

Learning Outcome 4:
Display the necessary research skills to construct and produce a substantive piece of legal research.

Learning

Enquiry

Reflection
Module Indicative Content
Any area of independent study considered relevant to International Aviation Law and Regulation Title must be approved by the Module Tutor in consultation with the student, subject supervisor and Armed Forces Tutor.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x 12,500 Dissertation (Assesses All Learning Outcomes).

The content of the dissertation must relate to an area of international aviation law and regulation.
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 12,500 words, carried out by the student under the supervision of a suitable supervisor. Students will be expected to make regular contact with their Supervisors as appropriate.



Module Texts
There is no set text as reading will depend upon topic approved. Students will require access to relevant texts, online journal articles and reports as well as case law and statute.
Module Resources
Blackboard VLE
Lexis-Nexis
Westlaw
Practical Law Online