ICM307-Research Project

Module Provider: ICMA Centre
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2019/0

Email: t.moore@icmacentre.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Students will identify, design and carry out a piece of original research (6-8,000 words) on a topic related to financial regulation. They will develop independent research skills and also improve their communication skills. This module is for students studying MSc in Financial Regulation (FCA)/MSc in Regulation and Compliance (Degree Apprenticeship) only.

Aims:

The aim of the research project is to allow students to define and execute a piece of research in financial regulation on a topic of their choice, with direction from an academic supervisor and a Subject Matter Expert at the Financial Conduct Authority (or other regulator). They will develop high-level skills in literature review and critical evaluation, research design and analysis.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Successful completion of the dissertation requires students to define and execute a piece of research in financial regulation.

They will be required to seek out and to critically evaluate published literature in a particular field, develop a methodology and analyse data.

Students will improve their report-writing skills, learning how to structure their study, and how to place their findings in the wider context.

Additional outcomes:

The self-directed nature of study for this model should encourage students to be resourceful in their search for relevant literature and data, and to manage the various stages involved effectively, leading to timely submission of the finished piece.

Outline content:

Students will write a research project of circa 8,000 words on a topic of their choice.

Global context:

This 20-credit module provides the last module for the final Masters stage (pathway A) of the MSc in Financial Regulation. 

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

An initial lecture will be held to explain the objectives and required format of the research project. Students will then select a provisional topic or title, will submit it, and will be allocated an academic supervisor and a Subject Matter Expert at the Financial Conduct Authority (or other regulator), and will commence work on the research project. Where appropriate materials and learning will also be shared through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is intended to facilitate and aid your learning journey within the MSc Programme 

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Research project of circa 8,000 words due in or after week 10 of the Summer term

Formative assessment methods:

Submission of preliminary proposal, literature review, draft outline, progress report, provisional report, and final report as the basis for discussion with supervisors and peer review sessions.

Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx

Assessment requirements for a pass:

50% weighted average mark

Reassessment arrangements:

By resubmission of dissertation only, as part of the overall examination arrangements for the MSc programme

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 8 April 2019