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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| MRes(Law)Thesis | |||
| Reference | LLM589 | Version | 1 |
| Created | February 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2023 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 30 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To enable students generate new knowledge by means of independent investigation of a subject or issue(s) which has practical relevance in law or a cognate field. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Generate a suitable topic for investigation through an extensive review of relevant laws and literature. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate a range of appropriate research methods and tools for the collection and analyses of data. |
| 3 | Design a piece of research and a feasible plan for execution within a stipulated timescale. |
| 4 | Analyse and critically evaluate the results obtained with the work place and professional practice in mind. |
| 5 | Produce, at an advanced level, appropriate skills of written communication and presentation. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| A research proposal developed as part of GSM010 and GSM011 will form the basis for development of the thesis. Students will work independently, but under supervision to undertake the research and prepare the thesis. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Students are expected to take full responsibility for their own learning, and will receive guidance and support from their supervisory team, and others as appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 20 | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 580 | 580 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 600 | 600 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | The assessment will consist of a 20,000 word thesis with an oral defence of the thesis. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The thesis and oral defence will be assessed in accordance with Regulation A6: Research Degrees. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Pass |
| Fail | Fail |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Students are eligible for the MRes thesis if they have achieved 120 credits at SCQF level 11 or equivalent, including GSM010,GSM011 and LLM590. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This module is available to students who are unable to complete the DLaw for good reasons and therefore opt to exit the programme with research masters (in law) degree. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Hanson, S, Learning Legal Skills and Reasoning, 4th ed., Routledge 2015 (available through the RGU library as eBook) |
| 2 | Webley, Legal Writing, 4th Ed., Routledge, 2016 |
| 3 | Finch & Fafinski, Legal Skills, 8th ed., Oxford University Press, 2021, |
| 4 | McConville M. and Chui W.H., 2017. Research methods for law. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press |
| 5 | Higgins E. and Tatham L., 2015. Successful legal writing. 3rd ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell. |