Modiwl SXL-3114:
Criminal Law Dissertation
Criminal Law Dissertation 2024-25
SXL-3114
2024-25
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
40 credits
Module Organiser:
Lois Nash
Overview
The module will provide students with the opportunity to develop their research skills; an opportunity to develop their skills of written and oral presentation and an opportunity to research a topic in more depth than is otherwise possible during their undergraduate studies.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -D- to D+ (40-49%) An answer which, while predominantly correct in its presentation of material, contains a significant level of error and is therefore not entirely reliable. -good -B- to B+ (60-69%) High Standard: A comprehensive answer, containing all the material relevant to the question and no irrelevancy, all the material and references being accurate and correct, there being no inaccuracy or error, the whole presented in an argument which, while clear, logical and critical, leaves room for improvement in its construction and presentation. An answer which shows complete competence in the subject. -excellent -A- to A* (70+%) An outstanding answer containing all the material relevant to the question and no irrelevancy, all the material and references being accurate and correct, there being no inaccuracy or error, the whole presented in a clear, logical, critical argument with little room for improvement. An answer which demonstrates a complete mastery of the subject. -another level-C- to C+ (50-59%) An answer which, while always in the main accurate and correct, fails to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant material and is lacking in criticism. An answer which while reliable with regard to correctness is either not comprehensive or not entirely pertinent.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a high level of skill in structuring and articulating arguments in a problem area within criminal law
- Demonstrate expertise in the research area when succinctly responding to questions on the dissertation topic
- Demonstrate mastery of appropriate referencing systems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in presenting research findings orally, using a Powerpoint presentation (or similar)
- Display evidence of original analytical thinking or problem solving, including the ability to analyse legal authorities in contexts relevant to the dissertation topic.
- Synthesise and critically evaluate relevant published information on a specific topic of research
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Ffurfiannol
Description
Dissertation proposal outlining the intended topic area.
Weighting
0%
Due date
31/10/2024
Assessment method
Dissertation
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Dissertation of 8,000-10,000 words
Weighting
70%
Due date
02/05/2025
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
10 minute oral presentation on the dissertation content followed by 5 minutes for questions.
Weighting
30%
Due date
24/03/2025