LWMTDI-Dissertation

Module Provider: School of Law
Number of credits: 60 [30 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Registered for an LLM programme, for which this Dissertation is a compulsory module, or with permission of the Director of PGT in Law.
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Ruvi Ziegler
Email: r.ziegler@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The aim of this module is to develop high-level skills in research design, management and implementation through conduct of a major independent research project and writing of the Dissertation.

Aims:
The aim of this module is to develop high-level skills in research design, management and implementation through conduct of a major independent research project and writing of the Dissertation.

Assessable learning outcomes:

After completing the module, students will be able to:

• demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the topic of the dissertation;


• critically analyse and evaluate the topic;


• place the subject matter of the dissertation within a wider legal and/or socio-political context;


• access, take advantage of, and critically use different sources of research;


• evaluate the objectivity and relevance of different sourcesof research;


• construct an argument that can be sustained through a work of such length;


• use a recognised citation style;


• present the dissertation in a manner that is clear, logical and well-written.

Additional outcomes:

It is also expected that students will be able:

• to develop personal responsibility and initiative in planning, managing and executing a major research project professionally;


• to make decisions during unforeseen and complex situations as the research progresses and develop self-reliance and direction in addressing and solving problems.


• to navigate their way through research databases and other information technology that work on the same basis as those which they have used in their research.

Outline content:
Students will research and write a Dissertation of a maximum of 20,000 words. The title of the Dissertation must be agreed with the module convenor and the proposed supervisor.

Students should note that some PGT programme specifications set down specific requirements for the Dissertation. For example, the Dissertation may need to relate meaningfully to the subject area of the programme in question (e.g. 'International Law'). Check the relevant programme specifications for this information.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Teaching and learning takes the form of regular supervision at times agreed by the student and their supervisor.