Dissertation

Aims
1. To enable the student to undertake a detailed study of a clearly defined legal or criminal justice topic, issue or problem.
2. During the research process, to increase knowledge of a selected subject area and develop a greater critical awareness.
3. Be able to present such findings in an appropriate form.
 

Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Demonstrate conceptual understanding and evidence critical evaluation, current research and advanced scholarship in law and criminal justice.
2 Demonstrate the capacity to work independently and to professional standards and display high order skills in legal research and writing.
3 Manage time and develop independent learning for continuous development.
4 Research effectively through a selection of appropriate theories, methodologies and techniques using primary and secondary materials.

5 Formulate judgements and identify a range of possible solutions to a given problem.
Learning Outcomes of Assessments
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