ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

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Title DISSERTATION
Code BLEL710
Coordinator

 
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

 

Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 10

          10
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 590
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Dissertation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester three  15,000 - 20,000 word    100       

Aims

Students will undertake a piece of individual research relating to analysis of a Law and Economics topics of their choice.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will develop a systematic understanding, demonstrated knowledge and a critical awareness of current issues affecting the selected law and economics topics

(LO2) Students will demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of established, applied techniques of research and analysis as used to interpret knowledge and practice in the area

(LO3) Students will demonstrate a conceptual understanding to enable critical evaluation of the methodologies

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem solving skills

(S3) Organisational skills

(S4) Written communication skills

(S5) Lifelong learning

(S6) Ethical awareness


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lectures, class discussions, group work, action learning sets and case studies
Description: Some group lectures will be provided initially to provide support on research methods and research design. Reference will be made to the analytical tools already covered in earlier modules relating for example to: law and economics analysis, microeconomics, game theory, quantitative methods.

In addition, each student will receive regular personal guidance from a supervisor throughout the dissertation process, which will include bibliographical advice and comments on one-page dissertation outlines. It is highly recommended that students meet in person with their supervisor and discuss the dissertation topic ideas. Plan to meet with her/him as needed throughout the year; student will be sending his supervisor bibliographies and dissertation abstracts for comments and suggestions.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Description: VITAL will be u sed to support the delivery of this course in the following ways: • Any announcements relating to the course will be made via VITAL. • Any additional material or readings will be made available via VITAL. • Discussion forums will be made available on VITAL.


Syllabus

 

Students will undertake a piece of individual research relating to analysis of Law and Economics topics of their choice. Research methods should include theoretical and/or empirical methods at the forefront of current practice in order to develop models and/or evidenced-based responses to relevant research questions. Awareness should be demonstrated of current academic and professional literature and of current professional law and economics practices. Results should demonstrate rigorous techniques and qualitative or quantitative insights into the chosen subject matter.


Recommended Texts

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