Module overview
This module can be initiated at the end of year 2 and can be undertaken in conjunction with working in specific areas of interest whilst undertaking a learning opportunity arranged by you.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to work independently and autonomously to research a health-related topic.
- Interpret, analyse and present detailed information related to your identified topic and critically appraise literature relevant to it.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a holistic synthesis of knowledge gained through your learning activities and demonstrate an evaluation of how this will inform your future practice.
Syllabus
There is no taught content to the module. Content will be determined at initial learning contract and developed iteratively as the study progresses. It must demonstrate consistency with the applied learning outcomes.
It is anticipated that your independent learning will be spent in some of the following: searching for and accessing relevant academic sources, critically appraising these and applying them to your focus of study, reading generally and widely, discussing with colleagues from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds and determining how best to disseminate your findings (module assessment).
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The module will be delivered using an Independent Learning model. You will be supported in your learning by an academic coach. Using a comprehensive, detailed and clearly defined learning contract, you will identify the aims and objectives of a specific academic topic and the methods by which successful achievement and underpinning knowledge will be assessed. The contract will be agreed with your academic coach.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided independent study | 100 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Completion of assessment task | 77.5 |
| Total study time | 187.5 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
You have the opportunity to select your assessment (poster, written assignment or presentation/viva). The formative assessment will mirror you chosen final assessment.
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Assessment tasks
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Ongoing supervision for academic coach
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assessment tasks | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assessment tasks | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External