Module SOCM034 for 2020/1
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
SOCM034: Social Data Science and Policy Analytics
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical exercises | 2 short exercises to be completed in class of 15 minutes each | 1-4, 8 | Peer and Oral feedback |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analysis short report 1 | 25 | 2,000 words plus tables, graphs based on data analysis | 1-9 | Written feedback |
| Data analysis short report 2 | 25 | 2,000 words plus tables, graphs based on data analysis | 1-9 | Written feedback |
| 4,000 word research report | 50 | 4,000 words plus tables, graphs based on data analysis | 1-9 | Written feedback |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data analysis short report 1 | Practical exercise 1 (2,000 words) | 1-9 | August/September reassessment period |
| Data analysis short report 2 | Practical exercise 2 (2,000 words) | 1-9 | August/September reassessment period |
| 4,000 word research report | 4,000 word research report | 1-9 | August/September reassessment period |
