Course unit details:
Independent Studies I
| Unit code | SOCY60531 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This course unit allows students to pursue particular academic interests in areas that are not already covered by existing taught modules, or to pursue a topic in more depth than is possible within the existing taught modules.
This option is only available to students in the Sociology Department who are on the MA/MSc.
To take this module, students must contact the PGT Programme Director before the start of the semester, who will allocate a supervisor to each student.
Students have three meetings with their supervisor:
- An introduction meeting to discuss the focus for the structured reading,
- A mid-way meeting to discuss reading and to review the proposed essay title and draft essay plan
- A third meeting to modify/develop the focus of the essay
If required, the supervisor will look at, and comment on, an essay plan in the 2 and 3 meetings, but they will not read draft writing. Students are responsible for contacting their supervisor to arrange meetings.
Pre/co-requisites
Only 1 Independent Studies modules is allowed per student.
Aims
To allow students to pursue particular academic interests in areas that are not already covered by existing taught modules, or to pursue a topic in more depth than is possible within the existing taught modules.
Assessment methods
One 3,000 assessment essay (100%)
Additional notes
Please note that only 1 Independent Studies module is allowed per student.