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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2017-2018.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

LC5026 Special Topic in Legal and Constitutional Studies (2)

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module provides students with the opportunity for detailed research and tuition within a specialized field of their choice. It thereby complements the other, broader modules being taken at the same time. It also provides for individual or very small group supervision. Following discussions with the student, the MLitt co-ordinator will appoint a supervisor. The supervisor will be responsible for helping the student find an appropriate topic; for bibliographic help; for holding regular meetings to allow discussion and feedback; and for expert assessment of written work, with the assistance of a second marker).

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1-hour tutorial (x 6 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: New coursework: 3,000-word essay

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Prof C Humfress, Prof A Lang, Prof J Hudson, Prof N Rengger, Prof C Kidd, Dr A Bower, Dr M Peter