Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LI Interdisciplinarity II
School	Liberal Arts & Natural Science
Department	Liberal Arts & Natural Science
Module Code	08 31539
Module Lead	Simon Scott
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LI Interdisciplinarity I - (08 31538)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module builds on the interdisciplinary research skills that students will have learned in Interdisciplinarity I and supports students in developing advanced interdisciplinarity research skills. As with Interdisciplinarity I, the topic may change each year in line with global challenges and research advances; the topic is for its interest and significance, and to support the module’s skills focused outcomes. Whereas Interdisciplinarity I focuses on a theme and emphasises academic research outcomes, this module tackles a real-world problem and requires students to act as a disciplinary expert in their research group.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Critically engage with the concept of interdisciplinarity Recognise instances of interdisciplinarity Construct an interdisciplinary argument Identify and evaluate differences between disciplines Communicate disciplinary expertise
Assessment	31539-01 : 600-word essay (1) : Coursework (20%) 31539-05 : 1,500-word essay : Coursework (50%) 31539-06 : Participation : Coursework (20%) 31539-07 : Leading a seminar : Practical (10%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment Assessment will be by one 600-word paper (20% of the mark), leading a seminar (10%), participatory attendance on the module (20% with each session counting for 2%, with 2% lost per session missed where there are no ECs) and a 1,500-word interdisciplinary essay (50%). Reassessment 1x 600 word paper 1,500-word essay (interdisciplinary)
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