Legal Research Project (M3044)
Legal Research Project
Module M3044
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module replaces the short dissertation currently offered at Level 6, which will now be withdrawn. It creates an opportunity at Level 5 for students to undertake a short piece of independent research over the course of a Semester, adding a much-needed module to the newly developed option choices available in the Autumn semester. As occurs for supervision of MA/PGT dissertations, all colleagues will be asked to specify areas of preference for Level 5 Legal Research Project supervision, thereby ensuring the necessary support for students choosing topic/research question suitable for this level of study.
With the regular 8,000-word dissertation remaining at Level 6, it makes sense for the shorter version (branded here as a ‘Legal Research Project’) to sit at Level 5. Successful completion of the module may encourage students to develop their legal research and writing further in their final year.
Students who have completed the Legal Research Project (Sem 1) will not be permitted to select Legal Research Project (Sem 2).
Module learning outcomes
Develop a compelling research question on a viable topic suitable for a one-Semester, Level 5 Legal Research Project
Undertake independent research, adopting an appropriate methodology and utilising a range of legal databases/electronic resources
Make and support effective arguments, drawing from a range of wide range of sources (as appropriate)
Structure, develop and refine a sustained piece of writing, based on independent research
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (4000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11110000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Hadir Elshafay
Convenor
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