Undergraduate Module Descriptor

POL2102: Explaining Public Policies

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 assessmentSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Essay plan 300 words1-6Verbal, one-to-one

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.

CourseworkWritten examsPractical exams
454510

...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.

Form of assessment% of creditSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Essay452,000 words1-6Written
Examination451 hour1-6Written
Group Tutorial Presentation 1015 minutes1-6Written

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 assessmentForm of re-assessmentILOs re-assessedTimescale for re-assessment
EssayEssay(2000 words)1-6August/September reassessment period
ExaminationExam(1 hour)1-6August/September reassessment period
Group Tutorial Presentation Individual or group presentation with tutor (15 minutes) 1-6Throughout the semester

Re-assessment notes

For the group tutorial presentation, reassessment can be offered during the semester if appropriate and available.