Module manager: Priyasha Saksena
Email: p.saksena@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
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| LAW3225 | Dissertation |
| LAW3320 | Long Dissertation |
LAW3320 Long Dissertation (from 2027-2028 in respect of three-year LLB variants) LAW3225 Dissertation (from 2026-27 in respect of LLB Law (Graduate Programme))
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The Final Year Project module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an independent research project on a selected legal topic or issue. This is the culmination of their studies, where students will bring together and apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout their programme of study.
The aim of the Final Year Project module is to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate advanced critical knowledge of a specific topic in Law through an independent research project. This module enables students to integrate, develop and creatively apply the knowledge, understanding and skills gained in earlier years of their programme to a problem related to Law and its interaction with complex global and social issues. They will design and undertake an independent research project to showcase their knowledge and skills to potential graduate recruiters. It will be the pinnacle of their degree programme, which brings everything they have learnt together with the opportunity to apply it to a real-world problem.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
Conduct an advanced, self-directed legal research project, demonstrating intellectual independence and critical engagement.
Critically analyse and synthesise legal concepts, values, principles, and rules to assess their effectiveness in one or more areas of law of your choosing.
Effectively communicate complex legal arguments and ideas in a clear, evidenced and accessible manner, appropriate for an intended audience.
Interpret and critically evaluate the interaction between law and relevant economic, social, cultural, commercial and/or political contexts, offering perspectives on the efficacy and impact of legal frameworks.
Critically reflect on the role of law within contemporary cultural and societal debates, suggesting improvements or alternatives.
Critically evaluate the law’s contribution to complex issues, proposing legal reforms or new approaches
Employ advanced research methodologies to tackle complex legal questions, integrating diverse sources of information to support reasoned conclusions
Manage multiple complex demands, strategically planning to achieve academic, personal, and career goals
Demonstrate critical reflexivity in personal and professional contexts
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line Learning | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Supervision | 4 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Lecture | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Lecture | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Private study hours | 391 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 9 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400 | ||
391
Each student will be provided with the opportunity submit draft work and receive feedback on submitted draft work.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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