LC4S052 - Independent Study 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Independent Study | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Iain Hammett, Lewis Bishop | ||
| Module Team: | Hannah Menard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will enable the student to study an area of law (or a subject of legal significance) and to produce a written project as an independent learner.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to enable students to study an area of law or a subject of legal significance which allows the student to achieve a well-rounded understanding through their own independent research and study.
Content Summary
The content will be unique to each student.
The topic of study will be subject to approval by an independent panel within the Law School and the student may be required to reconsider the topic area if it deemed not to be a complex area of law (or a subject of legal significance).
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 10 |
| Independent Study | 190 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Interpret and critically analyse a complex area of law (or a subject of legal significance). |
| LO2 | Evaluate the law and apply a critique of the subject matter which enables the student to consider and communicate defensible conclusions arrived at using their own research. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written report that draws on autonomous knowledge and research relating to a complex area of law (or a subject of legal significance) of the student’s choice. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |