Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
To enable students to explore in greater depth an area of accounting or finance of their choice. This may be one of:
(i) an examination of the relationship between accounting/finance and behavioural/organisational concerns,
(ii) an in-depth study of an event or organisation related to accounting/finance,
(iii) an examination of some aspect(s) of the accounting or finance professions.
This module is assessed by means of an individual project, in which the student is expected to address, in an in-depth manner, an issue of interest to them which examines the social context of accountants, accounting information, finance, financial institutions, or business organisations.
What is Research
Research in Accounting, Organisations & Society
Research Topic in Accounting, Organisations & Society
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 99:00 | 99:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Pre-recorded lecture materials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | PiP lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 66:00 | 66:00 | Estimated based on 3 hours per teaching week (not necessarily to do in that week) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 6 | 0:30 | 3:00 | 3 * 1/2 hour per semester PIP |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
As an individual research topic, there will structured guided learning, which is on topics such as library resources, and research methods. Students are guided in their research by their supervisor through individual tutorials.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 20 | Literature review of 2000 words |
| Essay | 2 | M | 80 | 4000 word written project |
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | Research proposal |
Completion of the research project will allow students to explore an issue relevant to their overall programme of study.
The project will also allow/require students to develop their skills and abilities to:
• research the subject area;
• apply depth of analysis and discussion;
• analyse the linkage between literature and practice.