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LS5904: MASTER OF LAW DISSERTATION (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

Between May and mid-August students prepare a 10,000 word dissertation on a topic of their choice related to their specialist LLM programme. Students are instructed through the delivery of a preparatory lecture, two supervisory meetings and a two hour dissertation planning workshop in a small group setting. Students are expected to spend considerable time on independent research throughout the course of the dissertation module, including; preparation of dissertation plan, amendment of plan in accordance with supervisory comments, preparation for the dissertation workshop, and, of course, in the final 10,000 word dissertation itself.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 60 credits (30 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Colin Mackie

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)
  • LS Law (LS) (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Students will be instructed through the delivery of a preparatory lecture, at least two supervisory meetings and a two hour dissertation planning workshop in a small group setting. Students will also be expected to spend considerable time on independent research throughout the course of the dissertation module (including preparation of dissertation plan, amendment of plan inline with supervisory comments, preparation for the dissertation workshop, and, of course, in the final 10000 word dissertation itself).

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1 x 10000 word Masters Dissertation (worth 100%)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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