Healthcare, Law & Ethics LLM Dissertation module (LW50009)
Learn how to appreciate, follow and submit an extended piece of work. You will utilise a deeper and critical understanding of selected areas of law and ethics
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Credits
50
Module code
LW50009
Learn how to appreciate, follow and submit an extended piece of work. You will utilise a deeper and critical understanding of selected areas of law and ethics. You will develop:
originality of thought
research skills
analysis
argumentation
expression
What you will learn
In this module you will:
learn the required skills to select a dissertation topic. This will be relevant to Scots and/or English law connected to our LLM Healthcare Law and Ethics course
discuss your ideas on the topic with an appointed supervisor at the early stage in the dissertation year
discover how to present your dissertation with the help of useful editing skills (i.e. Table of Contents)
learn to use research assistant tools to help with referencing and citation
explore the typical methodology used in legal research, the doctrinal or black letter law approach
discuss the feasibility of including empirical studies. This will be done with ethical approval if involving human participants
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
understand dissertation topics that are of relevance to you. You will be able to select a relevant topic within provided parameters
bring together key skills for the preparation and writing of your dissertation. This will show original thought and excellent research skills
be able to analyse your topic. You will use learned methods of argument and expression to present your research clearly
complete a compelling and well-presented extended piece of independent work