7D003E - Dissertation in Intellectual Property Law 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 7D003E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Dissertation in Intellectual Property Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Hannah Menard | ||
| Module Team: | Adam Collins, Hayley Brain | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To develop students' knowledge and understanding of, and ability to utilise, appropriate legal and interdisciplinary research methods within the field of intellectual property law.
To develop and enhance students' independent research skills through self-directed learning and sustained scholarly inquiry.
To enable students to undertake, manage and present an extended piece of independent research that demonstrates critical analysis, evaluation, methodological awareness and the construction of a coherent thesis concerning a complex issue within intellectual property law and practice.
Content Summary
This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an extended, independent research project within a specialised area of intellectual property law. The module moves beyond taught content to develop advanced skills in legal research, critical analysis, evaluation and scholarly inquiry. Students will identify, investigate and critically examine a complex issue within intellectual property law, drawing upon primary and secondary legal sources, relevant policy materials and appropriate research methodologies.
Through independent study supported by supervision, research training and staged feedback, students will design and undertake an extended research project. Students will initially develop a substantial research proposal that establishes the dissertation's research question, literature review, methodology and project plan before completing an independent dissertation that critically analyses a complex issue within intellectual property law.
As the capstone module within the LLM Law and Intellectual Property, the dissertation provides students with the opportunity to synthesise knowledge acquired throughout the programme and make a sustained and critical contribution to the understanding of a contemporary issue in intellectual property law and practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Supervision | 15 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 5 |
| Independent study | 565 |
| Directed Study | 15 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse and evaluate a complex area of legal or law related knowledge within the field of intellectual property law through independent research and detailed literature review. |
| LO2 | Construct and present a coherent, sustained and original thesis concerning a legal or law related issue within the field of intellectual property, demonstrating critical understanding and appropriate application of relevant research methodologies. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log | Online, Individual | 0 | 5000 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project | Online, Individual | 0 | 13000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Dissertation / Major Project | ✔ | ✔ | |