Module: EDU7114-60 Independent Study Module

Level: 7

Credit Value: 60

Module Tutor: Roisin Ni Mhochain

Module Tutor Contact Details: r.nimhochain@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

This module is designed for professionals who wish to explore a topic of their own interest and relevance. It can be used for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Examples of appropriate studies would include case studies, literature reviews, critiques of policy etc.

2.Outline syllabus

The module will be based on independent study with individual tutorials to allow the module tutor to support and give guidance on the selection of an appropriate topic, confirm the necessary learning outcomes and agree specific criteria appropriate to the particular investigations.

3.Teaching and learning activities

Face to face sessions with a tutor plus additional one to one support via telephone, email and/or Skype.

Detailed guidance and scaffold within the module handbook

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Assignment 15,000 words
• % Weighting: 100%