Independent Study C
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LAWW3085 | Law | 3 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- LAWW3085
- School
- Law
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Students will explore a topic of their choice under the supervision of a member of staff. The nature and topic of projects will be decided by the student and the proposed supervisor. Students will be given full instructions about choosing their topic, preparing a research proposal and approaching a supervisor when they select this option in May.
They MUST return in September ready to approach a supervisor with a research question and draft research proposal. Students will not be able to move on to this topic after week 3 if they do not have a supervisor and the permission of the module convenor.
It is expected that the student will use independent research skills to conduct their independent study. Nonetheless, students are entitled to 2 hours of meetings with their supervisor per semester.
Students will be required to attend a total of two 1-hour sessions on research method. Students may also be required to make a presentation in connection with their research during the semester.
Target Students
Only available to UG Final Year students in the School of Law and exchange students hosted by the School of Law.
Classes
This module is taught through a combination of large-group sessions, supervisions, and independent study.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: 23 pages.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module is directed to students wishing to engage in detailed research on topics either covered more generally elsewhere in the curriculum, or not covered in the curriculum.Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course all students will be expected to have developed the following:
The ability to identify a legal research problem which requires focused analysis.
The ability to write a research proposal.
The ability to synthesise their findings, and report upon them in an extended essay format.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following:
The ability to identify research methods relevant to addressing their chosen research problem which may include doctrinal legal research, the analysis of secondary legal materials, the use of materials from other disciplines, secondary analysis of primary sources and original data collection.
The ability to conduct the relevant research and data analysis.