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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2022 - 2023

Module Title	Dissertation
Module Code	LG353
School	School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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 legal research methods and approaches
2. Construct a research issue to investigate and a research plan
3. Relate an appropriate method to a research question
4. Complete a research project successfully under the guidance of a supervisor

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Supervisor meetings/feedback
Assignment Completion	226	Researching/writing dissertation
Total Workload: 250

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
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BCL	BCL (Law and Society)
BCLN	Bachelor of Civil Law (Law & Society)
BCLYA	BCL (Law and Society)

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