Independent Study/Internship (L2021)
Independent Study/Internship Option
Module L2021
Module details for 2023/24.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This option provides an opportunity for students to carry out their own research project - working independently but with the help of a project tutor. In order to be accepted onto this option students produce a project outline by the end of their second year which needs to be approved by the module convenor. This many be linked to a period as an intern in the place of work (eg, in a local authority or at Westminster).
Module learning outcomes
Students will have acquired a rigorous understanding of the nature and scope of the topic at hand
They should have developed an appreciation of the current relevance of the topic
They should have developed IT skills involved in accessing materials on the world wide web where appropriate
They will have experience of conceiving and producing a substantial work of analysis and argument, presented in accordance with scholarly standard
They should achieve a relatively advanced level of analysis which goes well beyond that encountered in the media or lower level undergraduate work
A critical understanding of the subject of inquiry
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (8000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 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.
Dr Hannah Richter
Assess convenor
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Dr Thomas Godfrey
Assess convenor, Convenor
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