The New Module Approval Form is a data capture form from which, after successful approval, the
Module Definition Form (MDF) will be populated in SITS. Please read the accompanying guidance notes before attempting to complete this form
The boxes on the New Module Approval Form do not in all cases correspond directly to the MDF generated via Manage My Curriculum; however, all of the data collected is essential to the completion of the module record in SITS. Please do not leave any boxes blank but enter N/A if a section is not applicable to your module.
Part A
Module Delivery
Please identify below the delivery pattern and the mode(s) of delivery for the module (please tick all that apply). See guidance notes for information
Mode of Delivery Delivery Pattern
Single Semester delivery
Double Semester delivery (long thin module)
Single Trimester delivery
Double Trimester delivery (long thin module)
Triple Trimester delivery (long thin module)
Part B
1. Proposed Module Title: maximum 100 characters
Major Project for Master’s Stage TEMPLATE ONLY
2a. Module Leader: 2b. Department:
Face-to-face
Blended learning
Distance learning
Work-based learning
2c. Faculty:
3a. Level: see guidance notes
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4a. Credits: see guidance notes
30/45/60
5. Restrictions
Pre-requisites:
3b. Module Type: see guidance notes
Major Project
4b. Study Hours: see guidance notes
300/450/600
Completion of relevant course modules e.g. Research Methods module
Co-requisites:
Exclusions:
Courses to which this module is restricted:
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Version 2: May 2013

6a. Module Description: 200 – 300 words
Faculties should describe the module within their own context as an alternative to the statements to follow:
This project enables students to demonstrate: the ability to raise significant and meaningful questions in relation to their specialism / depth of knowledge which may involve working at the current limits of theoretical and / or research understanding / critical understanding of method and its relationship to knowledge / awareness of and ability to develop solutions to ethical dilemmas likely to arise in their research or professional practice / the ability to draw meaningful and justifiable conclusions from information which may be complex or contradictory / the capability to expand or redefine existing knowledge; to develop new approaches to changing situations / and contribute to the development of best practice; the ability to communicate these processes in a clear and elegant fashion / the capability to evaluate their work from the perspective of an autonomous reflective learner.
6b. Outline Content:
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Course specific
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6c. Key Texts/Literature: where appropriate, please identify a key text (which you are likely to advise students to purchase) followed by other relevant reading and web resources
Key Text (recommended to purchase):
Other:
Course specific
6d. Specialist Learning Resources:
Course specific
7. Learning Outcomes (threshold standards):
On successful completion of this module the student will be expected to be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
Intellectual, practical, affective and
1. With reference to a chosen significant and complex area for enquiry, establish a method for investigation / exploration of key concepts, models and principles. (University outcome)
Faculties may re word LO 1 provided that the alternative maps to LO 1.
Faculties should add further learning outcomes within their own context or use those below .
2. Critically evaluate complex issues from a variety of viewpoints
3. Develop effective arguments for relevant conclusions or create alternative synthesis
4. Critically justify and rigorously apply appropriate methodologies, techniques and practical strategies; being sensitive to the context.
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transferable skills (University outcome)
Faculties may re word LO 4 provided that the alternative maps to LO 4.
Faculties should add further learning outcomes within their own context or use those below .
5. Where appropriate, formulate solutions to potential ethical dilemmas in discussion with peers, clients, mentors and others.
6. Reflect critically on the process and outcomes of the investigation / enquiry.
Learning Activities
Please complete one box per delivery mode. Please delete any boxes which are not relevant.
8a. Learning Activities – Face-to-face delivery
Learning Activities
Lectures:
Hours Learning
Outcomes
Details of duration, frequency and other comments
Other teacher managed learning: ? ? Individual supervision minimum 4 but up to 12 hours may be offered as group support.
Indicate number and frequency of group sessions
? Student managed learning: ?
TOTAL 300/450
/600
8b. Learning Activities – Blended learning
Learning Activities
Lectures:
?
Hours Learning
Outcomes
Details of duration, frequency and other comments
(enter N/A if not applicable)
Other teacher managed learning: ? ?
?
Individual supervision minimum 4 but up to 12 hours may be offered as group support.
Indicate number and frequency of group sessions
? Student managed learning: ?
TOTAL 300/450
/600
8c. Learning Activities Distance learning
Learning Activities
Other teacher managed learning:
Hours
?
Learning
Outcomes
?
Details of duration, frequency and other comments
Individual supervision minimum 4 but up to 12 hours may be offered as group support.
Indicate number and frequency of group sessions
? Student managed learning: ?
TOTAL 300/450
/600
8d. Learning Activities – Work-based learning
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Learning Activities Hours
Learning
Outcomes
Lectures:
Other teacher managed learning: ? ?
Details of duration, frequency and other comments
(enter N/A if not applicable)
Individual supervision minimum 4 but up to 12 hours may be offered as group support.
Indicate number and frequency of group sessions
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Student managed learning: ?
TOTAL 300/450
/600
9. Module Assessment see guidance notes
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Method see guidance notes
Learning
Outcomes
% Weighting &
Fine Grade (FG) or pass/fail (PF)
Qualifying
Mark see guidance notes
Length/duration and other comments
Report or other agreed mode of assessment equivalent to word limit
? FG
– 100%
30%
In order to pass this module, students are required to achieve an overall mark of 40%.
In addition, students are required to:
(a) achieve the qualifying mark for each element of fine graded assessment as specified above
(b) pass any pass/fail elements
10. Subject: see guidance notes
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