6 ECTS credits
150 u studietijd

Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4023537FNR voor alle studenten in het 1e en 2e semester met een gespecialiseerd master niveau.

Semester
1e en 2e semester
Inschrijving onder examencontract
Niet mogelijk
Beoordelingsvoet
Beoordeling (0 tot 20)
2e zittijd mogelijk
Ja
Onderwijstaal
Engels
Faculteit
Faculteit Recht en Criminologie
Verantwoordelijke vakgroep
Metajuridica
Onderwijsteam
Dave De Ruysscher (titularis)
Onderdelen en contacturen
24 contacturen Hoorcollege
25 contacturen Werkvormen en Praktische Oef.
130 contacturen Zelfwerk en -studie
Inhoud

This course prepares students for an academic career. The course purports to teach students the skills required to write, present and defend a competitive research proposal. The course is composed of three parts (research proposal, presenting research and methods market). The lectures of methods market can be attended by a wider audience. 

In the “research proposal” part (first and second semester), Law and Criminology students are trained in writing research proposals. In this part, attention will be paid to writing a 'state of the art'. Students will learn to reflect on the feasibility and planning of proposed research work. Students work on their research proposal in group. The assessment of the submitted proposal is done by the lecturer and on the basis of peer assessment. If sufficient knowledge of the chosen or required method, approach and/or research technique is lacking, the student will be individually supervised in acquiring this knowledge. He/she may, for example, follow a short training programme or workshop .

In the “methods market” section (first and second semester), invited researchers from the Netherlands and abroad present innovative research methods or techniques in legal and/or criminological research. The students are embedded in the research community of the VUB through testimonials from mandate holders and promoters of projects, and through R&D information sessions. The methods market sessions are open to a wide audience.

In the “presenting research” part (second semester), students (Law and Criminology) prepare a defence of their research proposal before a jury. They are trained in answering questions about method, research questions and feasibility. They prepare a Powerpoint presentation in group. A mock jury session will be organised.

In addition, students are individually guided in the preparation of an academic career. 

The regulations for the course are found on the Canvas-page. 

Studiemateriaal
Digitaal cursusmateriaal (Vereist) : Slides, texts and research proposals, Canvas
Bijkomende info

Admission requirements

  • The number of students is limited. 
  • The candidate files a motivated request of admission to the course and is invited for an intake interview. Criteria for admission are motivation, good study results, and potential in research (which can be demonstrated by means of a high mark for a paper, the status of student researcher, participation in a publication, etc.). In their request student propose a theme for the research proposal. 
  • The student submits a motivated request and is invited for an intake interview in which the student's interest in and affinity with research is assessed.
  • The student has taken an English-language test (TOEFL or comparable) or is willing to take such a test (required scores: Advanced for reading, High intermedia for writing).

The details of the requirements for admission are mentioned in the regulations of the course (available on Canvas). 

Applications must be sent by e-mail to dave.de.ruysscher@vub.be before the 4th of July 2022 at midnight. A second round for applications of Master students who have received their Bachelor at anaother university will be organized at the beginning of September 2022. 

Leerresultaten

Leerresultaat

  • The student knows and recognizes common approaches to project research;
  • The student has insight into the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of research methods;
  • The student is able to detect weaknesses and strengths in a research proposal;
  • The student is able to incorporate knowledge of theory and methodology into a research proposal aimed at a concrete research case;
  • The student can write a research proposal in English;
  • The student can carry out a feasibility analysis and divide proposed research into work packages;
  • The student can defend his proposal orally in English;
  • The student actively seeks relevant experiences (e.g. summer schools, attending workshops) in preparation for a scientific career;
  • The student follows workshops and short training courses to improve the research skills needed to write the research proposal.

Beoordelingsinformatie

De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Mondeling bepaalt 20% van het eindcijfer

Examen Andere bepaalt 60% van het eindcijfer

WPO Paper bepaalt 20% van het eindcijfer

Binnen de categorie Examen Mondeling dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • Examen Mondeling met een wegingsfactor 20 en aldus 20% van het totale eindcijfer.

Binnen de categorie Examen Andere dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • Examen Andere met een wegingsfactor 60 en aldus 60% van het totale eindcijfer.

Binnen de categorie WPO Paper dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • WPO Paper met een wegingsfactor 20 en aldus 20% van het totale eindcijfer.

Aanvullende info mbt evaluatie

Examination structure:

  • 20% draft research proposal
  • 60% final paper
  • 20% oral exam: mock interview 
Toegestane onvoldoende
Kijk in het aanvullend OER van je faculteit na of een toegestane onvoldoende mogelijk is voor dit opleidingsonderdeel.

Academische context

Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master in de rechten: Dual Master in Comparative Corporate and Financial Law
Master in de rechten: burgerlijk en procesrecht
Master in de rechten: criminologie
Master in de rechten: economisch recht
Master in de rechten: fiscaal recht
Master in de rechten: internationaal en Europees recht
Master in de rechten: publiek recht
Master in de rechten: sociaal recht
Master in de rechten: strafrecht
Master in de rechten: Law and Technology
Master in de criminologische wetenschappen: Standaard traject