This module is a core module at level 6 for students taking the LLB (Hons) International degree. The module allows students to study in depth a specific area of international law or a single legal issue with an international dimension over two teaching blocks.
The aim of the module is to allow students to undertake independent research into, and write in considerable depth and detail about, a legal subject with an international dimension which interests them and which they would not otherwise have the opportunity to study. It enables students to develop the ability to research, and translate the fruits of that research into a 10,000 word essay, developed over the academic year, under the guidance of an experienced supervisor.
At the conclusion of the course, students should be able to:
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
The module consists of a briefing session, followed by four workshops and several one-on-one supervisions over the course of the academic year, and a great deal of personal research and writing.
Due to the experiential nature of the learning on this degree, and the importance of professional development enabling students to develop practical skills, learn from and interact with others, attendance is compulsory. Any students not attending a minimum of 80% of their timetabled sessions will be at risk of academic failure or termination from the course.
Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
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Scheduled learning and teaching | One briefing session and four workshops | 5 |
Guided independent study | 295 | |
Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 |
Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
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1) Define a specific area of law or a legal issue appropriate for a dissertation and identify appropriate research methodology | Formative |
(2) Submit a clear and focused dissertation proposal and abstract | Formative |
(3) Critically evaluate the relevant law and legal issues | Summative: coursework |
4) Write a coherent, well-argued, well-reasoned, word-processed piece of work in an appropriate form | Summative: coursework |
Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
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Coursework | Dissertation | 100 |
Total (to equal 100%) | 100% |
It is a requirement that the major categories of assessment are passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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