Module manager: Piroska Lorinczi
Email: P.Lorinczi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Pre-requisite modules: SOEE2571 ‘Research in the Environmental Social Sciences’ (or the previous variant SOEE2570 ‘Research in the Environmental Social Sciences’, run up to 2023/24).
| SOEE2571 | Research in the Environmental Social Sciences |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This is a final year dissertation module compulsory for all students registered on all the Environment and Business and Sustainability and Environmental Management programmes. On completion of this module the students will have developed original subject-specific knowledge in a chosen area, written it up in the form of a research-based dissertation, and they will be in a position to contribute to related critical debate. The skills developed in this module are pivotal to any student on these programmes by ensuring that they become successful graduates and that they are prepared for a job in the sustainability field after graduation.
On completion of this module students will have developed original subject-specific knowledge in their chosen area, and written it up in the form of a research-based dissertation. They should be in a position to contribute to related critical debate. They should be able: to recognise and use subject-specific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles; to analyse, synthesise and summarise information critically; to collect and integrate several lines of evidence, either to formulate and test hypothesis, or to use within other recognised research instruments; to recognise any moral and ethical issues relevant to their subject of research and recognise the need for professional codes of conduct, where appropriate, to draw meaningful generalisations and implications from their specific findings; to plan conduct and report on an original investigation; to undertake field, laboratory or other practical investigations in a responsible and safe manner; to reference other work appropriately; to communicate their finds effectively in written form. In addition students will have developed further skills in self-management (working independently, time management and organisational skills), in working towards academic targets, and in adopting a flexible approach to study and work.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
SSLO1: recognising and using subject-specific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles;
SSLO2: collecting, analysing and integrating information critically;
SSLO3: recognising the moral and ethical issues of investigations and appreciating the need for professional codes of conduct;
SSLO4: planning, conducting and reporting on investigations, including the use of primary or secondary data;
SSLO5: collect, process and analyse primary or secondary data.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
SKLO1: referencing work in an appropriate manner [Academic Skills]
SKLO2: developing the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning (e.g. working independently, time management and organisation skills) [Work Ready Skills]
SKLO3: identifying and working towards targets for personal, academic and career development [Work Ready Skills]
SKLO4: developing an adaptable and flexible approach to study and work [Academic and Work Ready Skills]
SKLO5: receiving and responding to a variety of information sources (e.g. textual numerical, verbal, graphical) [Work Ready Skills]
SKLO6: communicating appropriately to a variety of audiences in written, verbal and graphical form [Work Ready Skills]
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Data Handling Session | 4 | 7.5 | 30 |
| Poster session | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Supervision | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Lecture | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Private study hours | 354 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 46 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400 | ||
Via advisory sessions with project supervisor, including formal check on milestones (topic formulation and progress report), and general advice on draft extracts.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Coursework | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Check the module area in Minerva for your reading list
Last updated: 30/04/2026
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