Legal Science Dissertation D:PT (4518.7)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Legal Science Dissertation D:PT
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.25 6 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Law School Research Level Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Candidates will be required to undertake original research resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge and/or the application of knowledge within a particular area of specialisation within the field of law. The work will include a searching review of the literature, a systematic approach to the acquisition of knowledge and the preparation of a substantial and well-ordered dissertation demonstrating a thorough understanding of the state of knowledge in the area of inquiry and the relationship to the broader legal framework within which the dissertation is located.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Write a dissertation (approximately 60,000 words) which constitutes a substantial piece of original and sustained legal research on a significant legal topic.


Prerequisites

Admission to Doctor of Legal Science course and completion of coursework requirements.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

NA

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

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UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

NA

Required IT skills

NA

Work placement, internships or practicums

NA