Module Specifications

The learning outcomes assessed in the Project assessment are:

Knowledge

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the academic theory relevant to the project
2. Appreciate the complexity and relevance of ethical issues when researching and managing a project

Thinking skills

1. Evaluate findings, draw appropriate conclusions from analysis of the data and make recommendations and/or develop solutions for problems identified

Subject-based practical skills

1. Develop professional employability skills to meet the needs of the project and career aspirations
2. Reflect on skills developed in undertaking a report which may include commercial awareness, problem-solving and analytical skills, planning and organisation skills, meeting deadlines,  research and information literacy skills, use of IT and academic writing skills
3. Frame a project topic that takes due account of students’ resources, capabilities and interests
4. Identify, evaluate and discuss the limitations of research methods and other barriers to completion of a satisfactory project

Skills for life and work (general skills)

1. Demonstrate the capacity to collect, analyse and interpret a range of data

Communicate in a clear and structured manner

Thinking skills

1. Evaluate findings, draw appropriate conclusions from analysis of the data and make recommendations and/or develop solutions for problems identified