This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.
What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?
PhD students (not SWDTP-funded) need to complete 20 credits unless they are exempted from individual units after applying for Recognised Prior Learning. They attend Advanced Legal and Socio-Legal Methods and should complete this unit in the first year of enrolment.
For SWDTP-students only: Students need to complete an additional 20 credits of Digital Methods and Data Skills, which they should complete in their first year, but before 18 months of enrolment (or equivalent for part time).
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-SWDTP funded students complete: | ||||
| Advanced Legal and Socio-Legal Research Methods (for PGRs) - new mandatory unit TBC (currently coded as LAWDMNEW5) | ||||
| SWDTP funded students complete: | ||||
| Introduction to Research Methods in the Social Sciences and Digital Methods and Data Skills are mandatory for SWDTP students only. They must choose one from Advanced Quantitative Research Methods or Advanced Qualitative Research Methods. Students must pass 60 credits of these units to remain on the PhD or demonstrate equivalent prior learning. | ||||
| Introduction to Research Methods in the Social Sciences | SSLFM0001 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Digital Methods and Data Skills | SSLFM0002 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| SWDTP funded students select one unit from: | ||||
| Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | SSLFM0003 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Advanced Qualitative Research Methods | SSLFM0004 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
| 60 | ||||
The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
The assessment of the taught units of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught units - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
