Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LI Interdisciplinarity: Study and Practice
School	Liberal Arts & Natural Science
Department	Liberal Arts & Natural Science
Module Code	08 39370
Module Lead	Simon Scott
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-8 hours Seminar-16 hours Guided independent study-176 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Interdisciplinarity is often at the forefront of pioneering research. But how can we practise it successfully? Since every example of interdisciplinarity is unique, how do we become excellent interdisciplinarians over time? On this introductory module, students will study and practice interdisciplinarity as a rigorous research process. This module utilises a variety of teaching techniques, including student-centred pedagogy, so that students have control over what they wish to focus on as a vehicle for practising interdisciplinarity. You will practise higher-order skills – critical reflection, creative thinking, comparative thinking across disciplines – that will help you to think as an interdisciplinarian.
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 Practise cross-disciplinary communication Research and communicate a disciplinary perspective
Assessment	39370-01 : Workbook : Coursework (40%) 39370-02 : Poster : Coursework (20%) 39370-03 : Interdisciplinary Essay : Coursework (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment 1. Interdisciplinary essay 50% 2. Workbook 50% Method of Reassessment 1. Interdisciplinary essay 50% 2. Workbook 50%
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