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Dissertation content and format
The regulations in this section cover the content and format of a research degree dissertation (thesis) submitted for examination and subsequently deposited with the library.
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General requirements.
- English language requirements
Dissertation length
Creative works, professional practice, ethical approval, preliminary pages, main body of the text, digital media and research data.
17.1. PGR students must submit a dissertation based on their research activities. Students are responsible for the content of their dissertation and for the decision to submit for examination. Comments from supervisors on the contents of the dissertation are only advisory.
17.2. The dissertation together with the oral examination must fulfil the relevant criteria for the award of a research degree.
17.3. The dissertation must comply with the University’s academic integrity standards .
17.4. Following their award, PGR students must deposit the definitive version of their dissertation with the Library for public access . The dissertation will be publicly available in full unless a request to defer or to redact is approved.
17.5. Where stated, the regulations on dissertation content and format also apply to submissions for doctoral degrees by published work.
English language requirements
17.6. PGR students must submit their dissertation or submission by published work in English, except for:
17.6.1. Students in the School of Modern Languages, who can choose to submit their dissertation in the language of the culture studied.
17.6.2. In exceptional cases, students who have agreement from the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) to submit their dissertation in another language. In these cases, the student must make a request to the Faculty PGR Director, who will make a recommendation to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) for a decision.
17.7. Where a dissertation is submitted in a language other than English, it must contain an extended summary in English. For example, a summary must be at least 5,000 words for a Doctor of Philosophy dissertation.
17.8. The maximum word counts for dissertations are listed below. References, appendices and lists of contents are excluded from the word count.
80,000 words∗ | |
30,000 words | |
45,000 words | |
45,000 words | |
80,000 words | |
60,000 words | |
25,000 words∗ 30,000 words | |
25,000 words 30,000 words |
∗ There are separate rules on word counts for the PhD in musical composition, for combined PhDs in musicology and composition and for the MPhil in Musical Composition.
17.9. Doctoral degrees by published works have separate rules on the word count.
17.10. Examiners can refuse to examine a dissertation if it exceeds the maximum word count. Examiners can also direct the student to reduce the word count as part of required corrections after the examination.
17.11. PGR students can submit a dissertation containing creative works alongside a written commentary.
17.12. The commentary, which will form the focus for examination, must be of sufficient length to provide an extensive analytical account setting the creative works in their research context. For example, a commentary for a Doctor of Philosophy must be at least 30,000 words.
17.13. There are separate rules for dissertations that contain musical composition for the Doctor of Philosophy, the Master of Music, and the Master of Philosophy degrees.
17.14. The definitive version of the dissertation deposited with the library must combine a permanent record of the creative works with the commentary.
17.15. PGR students can, where relevant, include material related to the professional practice in which their research is embedded, such as portfolios of work and project reports. This must be accompanied by an extensive commentary that provides a critical evaluation that sets the material in its academic and research context. The commentary will form the focus of the examination.
17.16. If a PGR student has obtained ethical approval for their research, they must include a statement in their dissertation including the date approval was granted and any approval reference number/s.
17.17. PGR students must include preliminary pages at the beginning of their dissertation. This includes submissions for doctoral degrees by published works. The preliminary pages must be presented on separate pages and in this order.
17.17.1. Title page.
17.17.2. Abstract.
17.17.3. Dedication and acknowledgements. This page is optional.
17.17.4. Covid-19 statement. This page is optional.
17.17.5. Author’s declaration.
17.17.6. Contents page/s.
17.18. PGR students must arrange the title page as follows.
17.18.1. The title of the dissertation at the top of the page. If the dissertation is in a language other than English, the title must be given in that language and in English.
17.18.2. The student’s name below the title in the centre of the page.
17.18.3. The following statement at the bottom of page. ‘A dissertation submitted to the University of Bristol in accordance with the requirements for award of the degree of … in the Faculty of ...’ followed by the name of the school and month and year of submission.
17.18.4. The word count (which excludes references, appendices and lists of contents) at the bottom right-hand side of the page.
17.19. PGR students must include an abstract of no more than 300 words. If the dissertation is in a language other than English, the abstract must be given in that language and in English.
Dedication and acknowledgements
17.20. This page is optional. PGR students can include a personal dedication and acknowledgment of the role of others in their work and life.
Covid-19 statement
17.21. This page is optional. PGR students can include a Covid-19 statement in their examination copy to highlight how restrictions related to the pandemic modified or limited their research and the contents of their dissertation. The policy on PGR dissertations and the impact of Covid-19 restrictions provides more information.
Author’s declaration
17.22. PGR students must include the following declaration unless their degree is part of partnership for a dual or joint award with another University. Students must print their name rather than sign the declaration.
I declare that the work in this dissertation was carried out in accordance with the requirements of the University's Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes and that it has not been submitted for any other academic award. Except where indicated by specific reference in the text, the work is my own work. Work done in collaboration with, or with the assistance of, others, is indicated as such. Any views expressed in the dissertation are those of the author. SIGNED: [print name]. DATE:
17.23. Where the degree is part of a dual or joint award partnership with another University, students must include the following declaration. Students must print their name rather than sign the declaration.
I declare that the work in this dissertation was carried out in accordance with the requirements of the University's Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes and that it has not been submitted for any other academic award (other than one authorised as part of a dual or joint award approved in advance by the University). Except where indicated by specific reference in the text, the work is my own work. Work done in collaboration with, or with the assistance of, others, is indicated as such. Any views expressed in the dissertation are those of the author. SIGNED: [print name]. DATE:
Contents page/s
17.24. PGR students must include a contents page/s. The contents list must indicate the page number for each item and must include:
17.24.1. Chapters, including any sections and subsections.
17.24.2. A reference list.
17.24.3. The bibliography.
17.24.4. An abbreviation list.
17.24.5. Any appendices.
17.24.6. A list of tables and illustrations covering the tables, photographs, diagrams, etc. in the order they appear in the text and with the relevant page number.
Text and numbering
17.25. PGR students must present the text in the dissertation in double or 1.5 line spacing and in a font size that ensures readability. The pages must be numbered consecutively at the bottom centre of the page.
Referencing style
17.26. PGR students must set out citations and references in a style appropriate for the discipline and which is consistent throughout the dissertation.
17.27. If a PGR student uses their published works as full chapters in the dissertation, they must follow the policy on integrating publications as chapters in a PGR dissertation.
17.28. For the examination version of dissertations, PGR students must submit any digital media, such as databases or digital images, appended to the dissertation in a standard format. The student must include a statement in their dissertation covering the programme/s used and the file size/s.
17.29. For the definitive version deposited with the Library, PGR students must combine digital media files with the dissertation text in a single pdf file where this is practicable.
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My Account of Preparing an MA Dissertation for Publication
About Suzannah Harniman
Until around 10 years ago, I was employed as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a veterinary hospital where I worked mostly with horses. Whilst in this role, was responsible for mentoring student veterinary nurses and it was this which sparked my interest in teaching.
In 2014, I relocated to rural Gloucestershire and joined the Veterinary Nursing team at Hartpury University where I am now a Senior Lecturer and Programme Manager. Since joining the team at Hartpury I have the opportunity to gain various qualifications, including the one I am most proud of which is my MA Education, with distinction, from UWE Bristol. It is my experiences of preparing my dissertation project for publication that I am going to share.
My experience of preparing my dissertation research for publication
I decided that I wanted to share the findings of my research because educational research relating specifically to veterinary nursing is very limited. There was also no previous published research that I was aware of which applied a theory of motivation to analyse the choices that students make.
After deciding to publish my work the first thing I needed to consider was which journal I should send it to. I settled on the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education because it is the only veterinary journal that focuses specifically on educational research and the readers are likely to be fellow veterinary educators.
Before getting started on preparing my manuscript, I read the author guidance, provided by the journal, and made three discoveries. The first was that the preferred word limit was 4000 words (my dissertation was 20,000 words), the second was that the journal required Vancouver referencing (the referencing style of my dissertation was UWE Harvard), and the third was that the journal’s preference was that manuscripts were written in the third person (my dissertation was written in the first person). My thoughts were that these issues were going to be time consuming to work through.
I focused first on the word count issue and made the decision to focus only on my first two research questions, I didn’t feel I could do my findings justice if I included all three and I also had other plans for the findings of my final research question. I started by dramatically cutting the literature review down to around 600 words. I then worked on switching the tense to the third person and removing the information relating to the third research question. Once I had done this, I was still significantly over the word count and had to do some heavy editing without losing the essence of my research. I found this hard because of the effort I had put in to when writing my dissertation, but I kept in mind my desire to share my findings and got on with it.
Once I was happy with the content of my manuscript, I researched how to do Vancouver referencing and started on the task of reformatting my references, which didn’t take quite as long as I thought it would which was helpful. On reflection, it would have been even quicker to have used reference management software.
It was then the exam period at work and I had no time to work on my manuscript for a quite a few weeks. Once I had finished my marking, I had a chat with a colleague who is an experienced researcher. She made some useful suggestions. I then carefully proof read my work.
Next I contacted my dissertation supervisor and sent him my manuscript. He gave me some helpful feedback and was supportive of my plan to publish my work.
The next step was to submit my work. This was relatively simple and I received a polite email from the editor thanking me for submitting my manuscript. I then waited nervously for around a month before receiving my peer reviews. When my peer reviews arrived in my inbox I was pleased to see that my manuscript had been recommended for publication, by both reviewers, with minimal suggested amendments. One of the suggested amendments was to change my title, and to start with I wasn’t sure how I felt about changing my title. However, once I had a think about it, it did make sense to update it and the new title did better reflect the project with just the first two research questions. I was given a month to complete my amendments and resubmit my manuscript.
Not long after I submitted my revised manuscript, I received a proof copy to review. I pointed out a few amendments and sent it back.
I wasn’t sure exactly when my article would be published and a few weeks later I received a message from a colleague congratulating me for my publication. I then had a look at my published article. I was pleased to have been through the process and to have shared my findings.
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LLM International Law
Please note we are no longer offering this course to new applicants. If you would like information about our alternative course which has been developed and enhanced to replace it, please visit the LLM International Law and Security course page.
Page last updated 21 June 2024
Introduction
The modules available on the LLMs cover a wide range of legal disciplines, to cater for the diverse learning needs of students from the UK, Europe and around the world.
Part of our comprehensive range of LLM programmes, the LLM in International Law offers you an opportunity to study the fundamentals of international law at an advanced level, linking theory to practice.
You will examine the key legal principles and rules underpinning the international legal system, and develop a contextual and critical understanding of key issues in contemporary international law. The depth and breadth of study will equip you well for working either in international law or international organisations.
Diverse choice of modules
Pursuing an LLM allows you to focus in on a particular area of law by delving deep into the subject and undertaking independent research and learning. The modules available cover a diverse range of legal topics, making it possible to tailor the course towards the specific areas of law you wish to explore further.
Teaching backed by the latest research
The School has a thriving research culture and most tutors on our LLMs are active researchers, publishing in leading journals. At the same time, the quality of teaching at Bristol Law School has been recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency as 'excellent'. You can therefore expect to participate in carefully-planned, lively and highly informative sessions designed to give you a deep and thorough grounding in your chosen area of law.
Flexible study options
There are two intakes to the LLMs, one in September and one in January, and you can study with us full or part time.
Watch: The learning and teaching experience
The LLM in International Law consists of nine modules in total, including a dissertation of up to 15,000 words.
The option modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
Core modules
- International Law and Institutions (15 credits)
- Research Methods (15 credits).
Option modules
You can either choose five modules from this list, or four from this list plus one of the 15 credit option modules from any of the other LLM courses.
- Contemporary Research Project (15 credits)
- Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility (15 credits)
- European Environmental Policy and Law (15 credits)
- Globalisation and the Law (15 credits)
- International Employment Law (15 credits)
- International Environmental Law (15 credits)
- International Human Rights Law (15 credits)
- International Humanitarian Law (15 credits)
- Natural Resources Law (15 credits)
- World Trade Organisation Law (15 credits).
Dissertation (60 credits):
You will need to write a 15,000 word dissertation. This needs to be an original piece of work. You can satisfy this requirement by:
- carrying out empirical work that has not been done before
- synthesising issues not put together before
- looking at topics that have not been looked at before by people in the discipline
- examining existing knowledge in an original way, or
- bringing new evidence to bear on an old issue.
You don't need to meet all of these criteria. Your dissertation topic must broadly relate to your LLM award.
This structure is for full-time students only. Part-time students study the same modules but the delivery pattern will be different.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.
Learning and Teaching
The flexible nature of the course allows you to study with us full or part time. The course involves both extensive independent research and discussion in the context of workshops, designed to encourage the development of your critical, analytical and reflective skills. You will be expected to prepare for each workshop and to participate actively in discussion with your tutors and peers.
You will also have access to course and module information through our online Blackboard system.
For more details see our glossary of teaching and learning terms .
Full-time attendance
The full-time course takes one year, with approximately six to nine contact hours a week. However, as independent study is fundamental to the course, the total study time should be around 36 hours a week.
Part-time attendance
The part-time route takes two years. You will usually have around four hours of contact with your tutors a week and you should spend between 12 and 18 hours a week studying independently.
Dedicated support
You will receive a high level of support both during your studies and after you have graduated. You will be allocated an LLM academic tutor to support you throughout the course. We also organise events to help you plan your career after the LLM.
Taught modules on the LLM International Law course are assessed through a combination of written coursework assignments and oral presentations. The culmination of the course is a dissertation of up to 15,000 words, which constitutes an original contribution to the corpus of legal knowledge within an area of international law.
For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms .
Pro Bono Unit
You'll have opportunities to engage in Pro Bono work through your LLM, volunteering your time to help the local community.
Supervised by academics and practitioners, you'll work on cases and provide legal advice through projects such as Legal Advocacy Support Project, Elderlaw, the UWE Street Law Programme and Bristol Musicians Advice Service.
Study facilities
Bristol Law School has excellent, state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated LLM study room and mock law courtrooms, where you can put your learning into practice.
The Frenchay library offers students 24-hour access with computer room facilities, as well as a wide range of legal resources, including Hein Online, LexisNexis, Westlaw and iLaw. The library is well stocked with electronic and print books, newspapers, journals, government publications, statistics, encyclopaedias, dictionaries, company information, market reports and DVDs.
A £50m project is also underway to build the new Faculty of Business and Law building , which will provide innovative teaching and learning spaces, including two showcase law courts.
Find out more about the facilities and resources UWE has to offer.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Law facilities and see what's on offer here for you.
Student representation
We have a student representation system, supported by UWE Bristol Students' Union. LLM student representatives are elected by LLM students to represent them, which means you will have the opportunity to raise any issues and help to shape the course by sharing your views.
Postgraduate support
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Careers / Further study
Studying for an LLM provides an ideal opportunity to develop specialist skills that will be favoured by employers, both in the legal world and beyond. It opens up a range of career opportunities and gives our students the edge over other graduates.
The in-depth knowledge you will acquire in a particular area of law will give you a thorough grounding in the subject area and raise your employability prospects, enabling you to become a specialist within your organisation. It is for this reason that many of our LLM graduates choose to go on to complete a PhD or go into teaching and research.
Given the increasingly transnational nature of law, this course is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills which will be attractive to employers both in the UK and beyond. Recent graduates from Bristol Law School have gained positions in local government, solicitors firms, the Ministry of Defence and other organisations including Marks and Spencer plc, Direct Line and Lloyds TSB.
Our award-winning careers service helps you develop your employment potential through career coaching, a vacancy service for internships, placements, jobs, global opportunities, volunteering and community activity plus support for entrepreneurial activity, and access to employer events.
Fees | Amount (£) |
---|---|
Home Award Fee | 9000 |
Home Module Fee (15 Credit) | 750 |
International Award Fee | 16750 |
International Module Fee (15 Credit) | 1396 |
Offshore Award Fee | 16750 |
Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit) | 1396 |
Fees | Amount (£) |
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Home Module Fee (15 Credit) | 750 |
International Module Fee (15 Credit) | 1396 |
Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit) | 1396 |
Supplementary fee information
More information on fees can be found on our tuition fees pages .
For funding options, please see our funding and scholarships information .
Entry requirements
You should have:
- An honours degree of 2:2 or above in Law; or
- An honours degree of 2:2 or above plus a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or the Common Professional Examination (CPE); or
- An honours degree of 2:2 or above in a related subject (such as business, politics or international relations) and/or relevant experience: please give full details in your application.
If you do not meet the above requirements, but have relevant work experience and/or can demonstrate appropriate subject knowledge, we will assess your application on an individual basis.
Personal Statement
You are required to complete a personal statement for this course. Please read the personal statement guidance carefully and make sure that you answer the questions on the postgraduate application form within the personal statement tabs, keeping to the advised word count.
UWE-Münster Referral Scheme
Münster students should have completed the First State Exam (FSE) and the FFA (English).*
Students admitted under this scheme are exempted three modules by virtue of their prior studies and are offered a flexible pathway studying for a part or the whole of an academic year in Bristol.* Most students choose to study in Bristol in semester one (September only), taking four modules and returning to Münster for semester two.
The Research Methods module in semester two is compulsory and must be studied. This can be done at Bristol or if the student chooses to return to Münster, they can continue to study this module there with online support provided by UWE Bristol.
Students can complete their dissertation over the summer (they are not required to be in Bristol to do this). Supervision can take place online via video and email. *Where students have not completed the FFA (English), they may still gain entry to the LLM. However, in these circumstances, students will need to undertake the full complement of eight modules plus their dissertation and will need to spend one full year in the UK. Students taking this approach may join the programme in either September or January.
UWE Bristol's International College
International students who do not meet the academic or English language requirements to study this course can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College .
English language support
If you meet the academic requirements but require additional support to take your language skills to the required level, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Students who successfully complete the pre-sessional course can progress onto their chosen degree course without retaking an IELTS or equivalent.
Read more about our Pre-Sessional English Programme .
English Language Requirement
If English is not your first language, you will also need to demonstrate your English Language proficiency. You should have:
- IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components
See further details of our English Language requirements .
How to apply
Please apply online. Applications for the LLM course may be submitted at any time of year and the deadline for applications is 1 September for study commencing in September that same academic year, or by 1 January for study commencing in January that same academic year.
Read more about international applications and key international deadline dates .
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Dissertation Word Count and Breakdown– How to Follow the Assigned Word Limit Easily?
Underwriting or overwriting; are two of the most common errors that students make while composing their dissertations.
That is why it is important to know from the beginning how much the dissertation word count of each of the chapters should be. After you have the details of the word count of each of the sections, you can then design your schedule accordingly.
The dissertation word limit is allotted by the university where you study, and the master’s Dissertation word count may vary from the undergraduate dissertation word count or the Ph.D. dissertation word count.
Mostly the dissertation word length is between 10,000 words to 15,000 words but some may even go up to the level of 30,000 words.
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But despite the total dissertation word count allotted, the main problem begins when students have to break down that word ratio into the headings of the dissertation . Here they make the common error of writing more words for a section that can be explained in less count and less count for a section that deserves more words.
So, what is the solution to that problem?
Well, there are many online dissertation word count breakdown calculator websites available that can help you in that aspect. One advantage that they have is that they give an option to select degree level and word count is given accordingly.
However, a disadvantage that they serve is that not all of those calculators may be accurate.
So, what to do now?
Navigating the complexity of dissertation word count.
If you’re wrestling with the intricacies of managing your dissertation word count, you’re not alone. Online tools and calculators, such as our dissertation word count breakdown calculator, aim to simplify this process. However, the accuracy of these tools can vary, underscoring the importance of choosing a reliable platform.
Choosing Accuracy for Your Dissertation Word Count
When exploring solutions for your dissertation word count, it’s essential to prioritize accuracy. Our online calculator stands out by allowing you to select your degree level, offering a tailored and more precise estimation of your word count.
Understanding the Dissertation Word Count Breakdown
For a more detailed breakdown based on a 10,000-word limit, let’s delve deeper into the word count allocation for each section of your dissertation:
Introduction (10% – 1000 words):
The introduction lays the groundwork for your dissertation, addressing the ‘whys’ behind your research. Dedicate 10% of your word count, equivalent to 1000 words, to this crucial section.
Literature Review (25% – 2500 words):
Analyzing past issues, the literature review is a substantial component, constituting 25% of your total word count, translating to 2500 words.
Methodology (15-20% – 1500 to 2000 words):
Answering the ‘how’ of your research, the methodology section encompasses 15-20% of your word count, ranging from 1500 to 2000 words.
Data Presentation (15% – 1500 words):
Presenting collected data, this section occupies 15% of your word count, totaling 1500 words.
Discussion, Analysis, And Data Interpretation (15-20% – 1500 to 2000 words):
Offering insights into your findings, this segment covers 15-20% of your word count, spanning from 1500 to 2000 words.
Summary, Conclusion, And Recommendations (15% – 1500 words):
Concluding your dissertation, this final section constitutes 15% of your entire dissertation or 1500 words.
Strategizing Your Dissertation Word Count
By adhering to the prescribed word count percentages for each section, you can efficiently manage your dissertation. This structured approach ensures that you allocate the appropriate word count to each vital component, facilitating a well-organized and coherent dissertation.
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A Comprehensive Checklist for Writing Your UWE Dissertation on LLM
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) offers an LLM degree for which you need to work hard on your dissertation. A UWE dissertation on law subject demands your full command on research, writing as well as proofreading skills. It gives you an opportunity to showcase your research as well as to think critically about your legal subjects.
To get a degree in LLM from UWE, you need to complete a total of nine modules and a 15,000-word dissertation. For such a long project to work on, you need to follow these crucial points:
- Conduct your own original research that hasn’t been done before.
- You can combine and analyse the issues that have not been discussed before.
- Find a topic for your UWE dissertation that is totally new and has not been explored in your field.
- Have a look at the existing knowledge once again with a fresh perspective.
- Find some new evidence to add to an already existing problem.
Students often face difficulty while attempting such a crucial task with perfection. That’s the reason even the most intelligent students prefer to get assistance from expert dissertation writers to write their UWE dissertations on LLM.
In this article, we will discuss a comprehensive guide on how to write your LLM dissertation for UWE, along with a checklist, formatting and structure.
What is the Checklist to Follow to Write UWE Dissertation on LLM?
The Master of Laws (LLM) demands students to write a perfect dissertation for UWE which should be according to their format and structure. It means you have to follow your university guidelines from start to end to accomplish this task. For your easiness, the University of the West of England has also provided a thorough checklist about what should be in your dissertation and how to structure it.
The following are some important points that you must follow as it is to write a UWE dissertation on LLM excellently:
Essential Elements of the Dissertation
Like every important document, your thesis or dissertation also consists of some important things that are the core components of your UWE dissertations. The following are some essential parts of your final submission:
1. Title Page
Your title page is the 1st page representing your work, so it must be right according to the given details. You should be careful while writing it because every detail should be in the same order given below:
- Dissertation’s Complete Title: The title of your dissertation represents your work in one of two lines so, it should be precise and concise.
- Your Name: After writing the title, here comes the author’s complete name.
- Degree Information: Here, you need to put your complete degree name, not only the abbreviation for which you are writing your UWE dissertation. For example, master of philosophy, doctorate of philosophy, etc.
- Collaborating Organisation: You should list any organisations you worked with on your research, if any.
- Details about UWE College: The UWE college where you studied.
- Submission Date: It includes the month and year of your final UWE dissertation submission.
2. Abstract
An abstract is a short summary of your whole dissertation, which comes before the final chapters. It is the area that provides a clear overview of the topic and what’s happening inside the whole dissertation to its readers. So, when you start writing your abstract for the UWE dissertation on LLM, keep in mind that they have set a 300-word limit for this summary.
Students often wonder how to summarise their years of hard work on a project in such a short word count. No need to worry about it because your aim here is to describe only the main purpose and parameters of your study. You should focus on the main discoveries and contributions, adding knowledge about the topic. Furthermore, it should be written in the original English language to make it more understandable.
3. Acknowledgments
It is the 3rd important stage of your UWE dissertation where you say thanks to the people who assisted with your research. However, it’s not compulsory to add it here. In acknowledgements, you give thanks to your teachers, fellows, assistants, contributors, and anybody else who helped you with your project.
4. Contents Page
At this stage, you should create a list of all the chapters and parts in your UWE dissertation by creating a “Table of Contents.” This part is crucial for anyone in a hurry to check out the main headings you have discussed on this content page. Moreover, it facilitates readers’ navigation of your writing. What you should add here includes:
- List of chapters as well as any background material.
- Sections that serve as main chapters and subsections that describe your own research work including methodology, results, and analysis.
- Conclusions that summarise the main ideas of your research and draw conclusions.
- Appendices relevant to your UWE dissertation.
- Copies of any publications that came out of your study.
5. Introduction and Contextual Information
It is the introductory stage of your LLM dissertation and you need to discuss the main context of your work here. It sets the stage for your whole work, so you must write it perfectly. In case you need dissertation help online for writing your dissertation, you can select a reliable company like The Academic Papers UK. Their subject specialist PhD writers are available 24/7 to assist students and provide the most reliable solutions to all their queries.
This section mainly consists of:
- A concise summary or overview of the material covered in each chapter.
- A statement certifying that this UWE dissertation work is yours.
- The background of your study, including important problems, popular culture, and knowledge gaps.
- Your goals and purposes for the research.
- Details about your collaborations with organisations for resources, funding and knowledge, if any.
6. Body of Work
This is the central part where you discuss your literature review, if not added to the above introductory part, to note any gaps that your study attempts to fill. After that, discuss your research, methodology and findings. Here, you should discuss your approach and analysis, like what you did, and how you did it during UWE dissertation writing.
7. Conclusion
It is the last written part of your dissertation where you need to focus on summing up everything with a new insight. The conclusion aims to discuss your findings in the form of a summary, which also addresses the applicability of your research. Here, you should:
- Give an overview of the main conclusions drawn from your study.
- Indicate how you believe you meet the requirements for your degree.
- Describe any novel contributions to our understanding.
- Talk about the limits and make recommendations for future studies or projects.
What is the Format for UWE Dissertation on LLM?
Your dissertation submission should be originally typewritten and correct according to the UWE dissertation format. The university has provided some formatting guidelines that you must consider before writing, such as:
- You should always use an A4 portrait with margins of 40mm or 4cm for the left side and 15mm or 1.5 cm for the remaining edges.
- Capital letters of your text should not be less than 2.0mm.
- 2 or 1.5 line spacing is required for body text.
- All the pages, as well as photographs and diagrams, should be numbered well throughout your UWE dissertation.
- You should use standard British English-style numbers, spells and symbols throughout your dissertation on LLM.
What are the Dissertation Topics for LLM?
To write a UWE dissertation on LLM, you need to choose a unique topic that is new to everyone. LLM is a wide field of study where you can even discuss international laws, their implications, defects and much more. Some commonly used dissertation topics for LLM are:
- Business Law
- Environmental law
- Criminal law
- Business contracts
- Criminology and criminal justice
- Competition law
- Intellectual property law
How Many Words is an LLM UWE Dissertation?
University of the West of England has set a UWE dissertation word count of 15,000 for LLM. They have also set word limits for many other subjects like arts, humanities, science, etc, which vary from one another.
We are all aware of the situation when students need to work on their final projects, like LLM dissertations, by following the UWE university guidelines. Writing your UWE dissertation on LLM is no doubt a difficult and complex stage, but you can streamline it by following the right approach. You must consider the above-mentioned checklist provided by the university before starting to write your dissertation.
For the successful submission of your work, it is crucial to act upon the given guidelines, including formatting, structure, research, and writing. However, students struggling with this stage mostly buy dissertations online from trustworthy sources. These companies ensure that your work is according to the highest academic standard and that you get your desired grades with their assistance.
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The word count for an assessment is set by the Module Leader and should be recorded in the assessment section of the module handbook. If you are in any doubt about the word count for an assessment, please contact your Module Leader. The Assessment Content Limit Policy can be found on the UWE Policies page. Sitemap. Accessibility.
• The examined draft of the thesis must include a word count of the thesis, i.e., excluding references and ancillary data such as appendices. Note, this is not required in the final ... The UWE Bristol College where the candidate was based and any affiliated academic institution 6. The month and year of submission for the final assessment ...
E15 Final submission. Submission will take place between the minimum and maximum approved period of active study. In advance of a final submission, the following actions will have taken place. The supervisory team will have received a full draft of the thesis/critical commentary for comment and will have provided feedback to the candidate.
Module Specification Student and Academic Services Page 2 of 10 25 June 2021 Part 1: Information Module title: Dissertation Module code: UBLLY7-60-M Level: Level 7 For implementation from: 2021-22 UWE credit rating: 60 ECTS credit rating: 30 Faculty: Faculty of Environment & Technology Department: FET Dept of Architecture & Built Environ Partner institutions: None
Dissertations and projects. Student dissertations and projects that have been provided by the colleges as examples of good practice. The Library holds selected student dissertations and projects from the past five years that have been provided by the colleges as examples of good practice (the actual grades awarded are confidential).
UWE Bristol defines "coursework" as a piece of work that you would normally complete outside of the classroom. The following are all types of coursework (so the information on this page applies to them): dissertations; essays; posters; pieces of group work; laboratory reports ... You can find information on the maximum word count limit for ...
Dissertation - submission (85% weighting) (12,000 words). The complete dissertation is submitted towards the end of the module. Resit Portfolio Gateway 1 - a second chance to formally start with the dissertation will be given some time after the first. resit Portfolio Gateway 2 - a second chance to submit a progress draft of the
Professional/Short course Dissertation. Dissertation. 40, 45 or 60 credit level 7 module. Due to the places required from our partnership organisations outweighing the actual places available on this module, it will not be opened up to general applications until six weeks before the start date. Please contact your employer to see if you are ...
Dissertation (Masters) Version: 2019-20, v2.0, 07 Mar 2022 Contents ... UWE credit rating: 60 ECTS credit rating: 30 Faculty: Faculty of Environment & Technology ... Project Proposal (1200 words) includes research topic and question, research aims and objectives, early literature survey, methodology and methods of investigation, ...
The format of your assignment (eg margin size, font size, word count, line spacing) will vary module by module. Please consult your module handbook (via Blackboard) or ask your module tutor for advice. Library staff have produced a sample essay in the UWE Harvard style (PDF) you can refer to and guidance for using figures and tables (PDF) in ...
Research Project Proposal 1500 wordsRes. each, public engagement, impact) You should already have a sense of how the PhD is likely to be structured, so please include a brief indication of what this structure currently looks like (this may be in the form of a chapter-by-chapter breakdown, or you may prefer to suggest instead the broad areas ...
Setting a word count limit. The policy is that the coursework instructions for all levels1within the module handbook will clearly state a maximum word count beyond which nothing will be marked. This maximum will include any margin for tolerance which has been set (i.e. a word count with +10% tolerances), if your module guide does not state that ...
list (exempt from word count). Verbal formative feedback and advice are available to students through 1-2-1 or group meetings with the project supervisor. Supervisors also provide written feedback on one full draft of the research journal paper. Students have access to examples of assessed research journal papers and posters from previous years in
4 'Words' that should not be counted The only words EXCLUDED from the word count will be: • assessment title • the reference list/ bibliography • appendices (including multimedia) • headers and footers • the abstract (if applicable) • footnotes and endnotes (unless it is clearly stated in the assessment brief that the module is an exception to this)1
PGR students must arrange the title page as follows. 17.18.1. The title of the dissertation at the top of the page. If the dissertation is in a language other than English, the title must be given in that language and in English. 17.18.2. The student's name below the title in the centre of the page. 17.18.3.
Module Specification Student and Academic Services Page 2 of 8 04 August 2021 Part 1: Information Module title: Dissertation A Module code: UBLLYV-30-3 Level: Level 6 For implementation from: 2021-22 UWE credit rating: 30 ECTS credit rating: 15 Faculty: Faculty of Environment & Technology Department: FET Dept of Architecture & Built Environ Partner institutions: None
The first was that the preferred word limit was 4000 words (my dissertation was 20,000 words), the second was that the journal required Vancouver referencing (the referencing style of my dissertation was UWE Harvard), and the third was that the journal's preference was that manuscripts were written in the third person (my dissertation was ...
research (word count excludes reference list and appendices) Weighting: 100 % Final assessment: Yes Group work: No Learning outcomes tested: MO1, MO2, MO3, MO4, MO5, MO6, MO7, MO8 Dissertation (Resit) Description: Dissertation portfolio including a 6-8,000 word report of a piece of research (word count excludes reference list and appendices)
Introduction. On successful completion of this 45 credit Dissertation in Psychology module, you should be able to: Carry out a critical literature review in a chosen area of psychology, appropriate to programme undertaken (i.e. MSc in Health Psychology students must undertake research within Health Psychology) Identify and locate a research ...
The LLM in International Law consists of nine modules in total, including a dissertation of up to 15,000 words. ... keeping to the advised word count. UWE-Münster Referral Scheme. Münster students should have completed the First State Exam (FSE) and the FFA (English).*
The dissertation word limit is allotted by the university where you study, and the master's Dissertation word count may vary from the undergraduate dissertation word count or the Ph.D. dissertation word count. Mostly the dissertation word length is between 10,000 words to 15,000 words but some may even go up to the level of 30,000 words.
Uwe Dissertation Word Count - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document discusses the challenges of writing a dissertation and offers assistance. It notes that a dissertation requires extensive research, analysis, critical thinking and writing skills. Each step, from formulating a research question to conducting literature reviews and analyzing ...
How Many Words is an LLM UWE Dissertation? University of the West of England has set a UWE dissertation word count of 15,000 for LLM. They have also set word limits for many other subjects like arts, humanities, science, etc, which vary from one another. Conclusion.