Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Accounting and Finance Research Project
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Accounting
Module Code	07 38704
Module Lead	Thomas Cuckston
Level	Honours Level
Credits	40
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-24 hours Seminar-3 hours Project supervision-5 hours Guided independent study-368 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	The aim of the module is to offer an opportunity for each student to develop their ability to carry out an independent research project on an accounting or finance topic of their choice. The project will allow the student to demonstrate higher level skills of analysis, self-direction, independent thought, creativity, and autonomy. Students will be provided with the fundamental research methods skills required to succeed in the project and will then work independently, with the guidance of a supervisor, to develop and implement a research plan. The research may have an academic or professional focus, but all projects will involve the independent analysis and interpretation of data.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Formulate a clear research question along with a structured plan for addressing it Critically evaluate a body of specialist literature Collect systematically, analyse, and interpret their own research data Discuss their research findings in the context of existing literature Communicate their research clearly and concisely Effectively manage their time to a series of deadlines Reflect on the process and outcome of their project
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 6,000 word research report (65%) Semester 1, 3 minute individual presentation followed by a question and answer session (15%) Reflective log (2000 words) (20%) Reassessment: Reassessment would be by failed component.
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