LC5099 Dissertation in Legal and Constitutional Studies

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof C Humfress

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Prof C Humfress, Prof A Lang, Prof N Rengger, Prof J Hudson, Prof R Houston, Prof C Kidd, Prof K Haakonssen, Dr A Bower, Dr M Peter

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module provides students with the opportunity for detailed research within a specialized field of their choice. Student dissertations will be supervised by members of the teaching staff who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation of not more than 15,000 words must be submitted by a specified late August deadline.

Assessment pattern

Dissertation = 100%

Re-assessment

No Re-Assessment Available

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

9 hours to be arranged with supervisor over the course of the dissertation