SHE level 10 SCQF credit points 40 ECTS credit points 20 Module code MHM230399 Module Leader School Glasgow School for Business and Society Subject Law Trimester A (September start)
Summary of content The dissertation is a substantial piece of empirical and analytical legal research which is designed to develop and enhance knowledge and skills gained in earlier years of the degree. The student chooses a relevant topic of interest, in consultation with the Dissertation Co-ordinator and the allocated Supervisor. A suitable research strategy is adopted and a completed dissertation of 10,000 words is presented with a self-assessment report (1,000-1,500 words) half way through the process. Law students will select a topic in an appropriate area of law.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward As the dissertation is an individual project, the area of law explored in this module will depend on the individual student – who will work collaboratively with their supervisor to identify and agree an appropriate focus for their individual research work.
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward Building on the Advanced Legal Studies and Skills module, there will be a series of introductory research skills classes at the start of Honours year, followed by a work-in progress assessment by students mid-way through the year. There will also be consultations with the Dissertation Tutor and individual supervisors, followed by combined independent student research and writing, and individual supervision meetings (a maximum of three per student). Supervisors will log their students’ progress. This module aligns with Strategy for Learning 2030.
Transferrable skills arrow_forward By the end of this module, students should have gained competence in the following key areas:
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 8 Tutorials 0 Practicals 0 Seminars 0 Independent Learning 362 Assessment 30 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 20 35 Self-Reflective Report 1500 words Course Work002 80 35 Dissertation 10000 words
