Modiwl SXL-3114:
Criminal Law Dissertation

Ffeithiau’r Modiwl

Rhedir gan School of History, Law and Social Sciences

40.000 Credyd neu 20.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1 a 2

Amcanion cyffredinol

The purpose of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to write an extended piece of independent research-based work on the criminal law and criminal justice system.

In particular, the aims of the module include enabling students to formulate a research proposal setting out appropriate research techniques and methodologies; enabling students to plan, organise and write a lengthy piece of work; and enabling students to demonstrate an ability to undertake a detailed and sustained investigation into a particular topic or issue within the field of legal scholarship.

The module also provides students with the opportunity to present their research findings to their lecturers and peers.

Cynnwys cwrs

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.

Meini Prawf

trothwy

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.

da

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.

ardderchog

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.

C- i C+

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.

Canlyniad dysgu

  1. Demonstrate mastery of appropriate referencing systems.

  2. Demonstrate a high level of skill in structuring and articulating arguments in a problem area within criminal law

  3. Display evidence of original analytical thinking or problem solving, including the ability to analyse legal authorities in contexts relevant to the dissertation topic.

  4. Demonstrate expertise in the research area when succinctly responding to questions on the dissertation topic

  5. Synthesise and critically evaluate relevant published information on a specific topic of research

  6. Demonstrate proficiency in presenting research findings orally, using a Powerpoint presentation (or similar)

Dulliau asesu

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Seminar

These seminars will help students to develop the necessary research and writing skills required to successfully complete the module.

 4
One-to-one supervision

Personal one-to-one supervisions will take place over two semesters and supervisors will provide written and verbal feedback on the work.

 6
Private study

Students will use private study time to research their topic thoroughly and work on their dissertation, including preparing for supervisory meetings.

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Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
  • Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
  • Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
  • Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
  • Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
  • Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
  • Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
  • Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
  • Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
  • Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

Sgiliau pwnc penodol

  • Develop the ability to interpret legal rules and employ techniques of legal reasoning competently and efficiently in order to offer a range of solutions and conclusions to actual or hypothetical complex legal problems, all supported by relevant academic literature, jurisprudence and legislative research. Such solutions will be clearly communicated and presented
  • Develop the ability to analyse complex legal issues, set against the background of the political, social, economic or cultural contexts in which they may arise
  • Develop those skills which are necessary for scholarship and research in legal subjects, namely the ability to identify relevant primary and secondary legal sources and to retrieve accurate legal information using paper and electronic sources

Adnoddau

Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr

There are no resource implications for students studying on this module.

Rhestr ddarllen

The reading list will vary depending on the topic area selected by the student. Supervisors will offer some assistance with scoping out the project and developing a suitable bibliography.

Support on the writing process will be delivered during guidance sessions and through the supervision process.

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