LAW-40030 - Module Specification
School of Law
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Students must have obtained 120 credits from M level modules and attended a programme of research training offered within this programme, or such as that offered within the MA Child Care Law and Practice

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2021/22

The dissertation modules enables students to conduct their own research into a question of their choice relating to adult safeguarding. Students will attend a research training module at the start of the year which builds on the knowledge gained in the first year and is aimed at preparing students with a knowledge of research methodology and the production of a dissertation. The emphasis of the module is on independent study with supervision.

The module provides the opportunity for students to use and extend the knowledge and skills acquired during their programme of study. Using appropriate research methodologies, students will critically synthesise a body of knowledge relevant to the taught programme. The dissertation offers students an opportunity to develop basic research skills to the level at which a competent piece of work at 'M' level can be undertaken. A student achieving pass level in the dissertation should be equipped for independent research at a higher level.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Formulate original research questions based on a critical evaluation of existing knowledge, current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Conduct research and organise findings into a comprehensive and explicit structure that is critically assessed and linked to the conclusions drawn will be achieved by assessments: 1, 3
Synthesise complex information and communicate a logical argument will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the research approach adopted will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Demonstrate systematic knowledge of the research and legal materials related to the chosen dissertation topic will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
Design, plan and complete a research project which demonstrates originality in the application of knowledge will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3

Study hours

15 hours seminar contact
10 hours individual supervision
10 hours group supervision
5 hours proposal feedback
160 hours private study
400 hours dissertation research/writing
TOTAL - 600 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment