Module: Dissertation

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Dissertation
Module Code	LAW1065 (ITS: LG5047)
Faculty	Law & Government	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	30

Description

The aim of the dissertation is to develop and refine the student's legal research and academic writing skills. The student is required to complete an independent piece of research on a substantive topic of interest within privacy law. Students must present their findings in a written dissertation, up to a maximum of 15000-20000 words (inclusive of all aspects). The task will involve critical engagement by the student with specific legal issues; the establishment by the student of a research question; the use of relevant and coherent methodologies etc. There will also be input from staff from both the School of Law and Government and the School of Computing.

Learning Outcomes

1. Conduct highly independent study and research.
2. Complete a substantial structured piece of writing that develops a clear argument in response to a specific legal question/proposal.
3. Utilise and apply doctrinal legal research skills to a specific legal question.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Independent Study	750	Independent research and writing
Total Workload: 750

Section Breakdown
CRN	11680	Part of Term	Semester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Goran Dominioni	Module Teacher	John Quinn

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Extended Essay / Dissertation	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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