Course unit details:
Independent Studies II
| Unit code | SOCY60592 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| 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 2nd and 3rd meetings, but they will not read draft writing. Students are responsible for contacting their supervisor to arrange meetings.
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
A 3,000 assessment essay, submitted at the end of the semester (100%).
Additional notes
Please note that only 1 Independent Studies module is allowed per student.