LA399-30 Supervised Project
Introductory description
The supervised project allows students to undertake independent study to complete one of a range of outputs. These may include a researched dissertation; reasoned policy briefing; a legal judgment re-written from a particular socio-legal perspective; a piece of investigative journalism a dramatized dissertation; or other creative piece of work. Students will be able to choose from a range of these options each year, depending on staff availability.
Module aims
The module provides students with the opportunity to undertake a piece of in-depth research or other project on a topic chosen by them. It aims to provide students with a high degree of responsibility for the learning process and will require them to manage their own learning, reflect on it critically, and seek and use constructive feedback.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
There is no set syllabus given that each project is individual to the student. However, general skills based lectures/workshops will be provided to introduce students to research methods, research ethics, managing supervision relationship, and developing writing skills to enable students to commence independent project work early in the term. Students will meet in groups with supervisors to discuss plans, ongoing work and review examples of good practice. Individual supervision will be reserved for feedback on draft writing.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Plan, structure, write, and reference an independent research project on a chosen subject
- Identify, employ and critically evaluate a range of primary and secondary sources relevant to their topic area
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts and principles in their area of research
- Construct a narrative in a clear, lucid and coherent manner which is appropriate to their chosen project
- Present their writing in a style which is suitable for and persuasive to their chosen audience
Research element
The project requires independent learning and research as a central element of the module.
Interdisciplinary
If relevant to the individual project
International
If relevant to the individual project
Subject specific skills
Independent research and writing skills. Further specific skills will depend on the nature of the project adopted
Transferable skills
Independent project planning, developing a writing in a style which is suitable for and persuasive to relevant audiences
Study time
| Type | Required | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 4 sessions of 2 hours (3%) | 8 sessions of 1 hour |
| Tutorials | 4 sessions of 2 hours (3%) | |
| Project supervision | 4 sessions of 1 hour (1%) | |
| Private study | 228 hours (76%) | |
| Assessment | 52 hours (17%) | |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
Students will be doing independent research and writing in order to make progress on their project.
Costs
| Category | Description | Funded by | Cost to student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other |
It is proposed to make a fund available to which students can apply if they are doing empirical work where there are costs associated with research or if they have opportunities to present their work to external audiences. |
Department | £0.00 |
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project - Individual | 100% | 52 hours | No |
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The exact nature of the assessment will depend on the project chosen by the student |
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Feedback on assessment
Regular group sessions and two individual feedback sessions on draft work prior to submission of final assessed work
Anti-requisite modules
If you take this module, you cannot also take:
- LA399-15 Supervised Project
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of ULAA-M130 Undergraduate Law
- Year 3 of ULAA-M136 Undergraduate Law with Humanities (3 Year)