Module: Dissertation

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Dissertation
Module Code	LG333
School	School of Law & Government
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Kenneth McDonagh Semester 2: Kenneth McDonagh Autumn: Kenneth McDonagh
Module Teachers	Kenneth McDonagh
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module aims at building students' ability to work independently by requiring them to complete a 10,000 word dissertation on the topic of their choice (under the supervision of a member of staff with the requisite subject-specific knowledge).

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise a range of research methods and approaches
2. Construct a research question and research plan
3. Relate an appropriate method to a research question
4. Identify suitable data
5. Complete a research project successfully under the guidance of a supervisor

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Content
The content of this module is led by the student's own research interests.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BAJI	Bachelor of Arts (BAJI)
BAJII	Bachelor of Arts (BAJII)
BAJM	Bachelor of Arts (BAJM)
BAJMI	Bachelor of Arts (BAJMI)
BAJMN	Bachelor of Arts (BAJMN) Intra
BAJP	Bachelor of Arts (BAJP)
BAJPI	Bachelor of Arts (BAJPI)
BAJPN	Bachelor of Arts (BAJPN) - Intra P
EPL	BA in Economics, Politics and Law
EPLN	BA in Economics, Politics and Law
EPLYA	BA in Economics, Politics and Law (Int)
IR	BA in International Relations
IRN	BA in International Relations
IRYA	BA in International Relations (Exchange)

Date of Last Revision

05-OCT-10

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