Module Code - Title:
LA6150
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LLM Dissertation 2
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To permit students to demonstrate their ability to write a high level research article on an agreed topic.
Syllabus:
Agreed topic between supervisor leading to production of not more than a 15,000 word dissertation of graduate level standard.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On completion a student will be able to
- Identify a viable research topic
- Identify appropriate legal material to form the basis of their research
- Analyse legal material and assess relevance and standing
- Critique a research question with appropriate standards
- Produce a significant piece of academic writing of publishable quality
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
n/a
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
n/a
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Prime Texts:
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MASTER OF ARTS IN EUROPEAN STUDIES
MASTER OF ARTS IN HUMAN RIGHTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
MASTER OF LAWS (GENERAL)
MASTER OF LAWS IN HUMAN RIGHTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
MASTER OF LAWS IN INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Laura.Donnellan@ul.ie