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21 July 2026

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All module copy read as follows for Alternative Judgement, Classic Dissertation, Digital Storytelling, Dramatised Dissertation, Investigative Journalism and Policy Report supervised projects: The supervised project allows students to undertake independent study to complete one of a range of outputs. These may include a researched dissertation; reasoned policy briefing; a legal judgment re-written from a particular socio-legal perspective; a piece of investigative journalism a dramatized dissertation; or other creative piece of work. Students will be able to choose from a range of these options each year, depending on staff availability.

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Alternative Judgment: This stream gives students the opportunity to rewrite an existing judgment from a fresh perspective, combining legal research with a practical, 'real world' exercise in judgment-writing. Drawing on the methodology of feminist judgment projects, students must work within the facts and legal constraints of the original judgment while bringing a feminist, race, colonial, or disability studies perspective to bear. Available as a 5,000-word piece in Term 2 only (15 CATs).

Classic Dissertation: This stream gives students the opportunity to undertake in-depth research on a topic of their choice, submitted as an extended research essay. Available as either a 5,000-word (15 CATs) or 10,000-word (30 CATs) piece, taken in Term 2 only or across Terms 1 and 2 respectively.

Digital Storytelling: This stream gives students the opportunity to explore a research interest of their choice through a digital medium, submitted in the form of a podcast, short documentary, video essay, or similar audiovisual format. It is particularly suited to students who wish to communicate legal ideas and arguments to a broader public audience beyond the traditional academic essay. Available in Term 2 only (15 CATs).

Dramatised Dissertation: This stream gives students the opportunity to explore a research interest of their choice through creative writing, submitted in the form of a dramatic script such as a play or screenplay. Available as a 5,000-word piece in Term 2 only (15 CATs).

Investigative Journalism: This stream gives students the opportunity to write in a journalistic mode, exploring a story in the broad field of human rights or social justice — from climate change and migration to poverty and protest, at a local, national, or international level. Available as a 5,000-word piece in Term 2 only (15 CATs).

Policy Report: This stream gives students the opportunity to produce a policy report in the style of think-tanks and civil society organisations, aimed at prompting legal or broader policy change. It is particularly suited to students interested in future policy roles, offering the chance to develop practical report-writing skills. Available as either a 5,000-word (15 CATs) or 10,000-word (30 CATs) piece, taken in Term 2 only or across Terms 1 and 2 respectively.