Module overview
On this module will you put into practice the research and analytical skills that you have learned on the programme. Focusing on a contemporary luxury brand management issue, you will investigate this issue/area of research to prepare a final project, critically analysing and commenting on the ideas and viewpoints of others, together with those of your own. You will be allocated a tutor as your personal supervisor for this project who will provide you with support and guidance for the duration of the supervision period.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- demonstrate awareness of ethical considerations;
- manage your time and resources as an independent learner;
- take responsibility for your own learning development and academic integrity;
- demonstrate the ability to successfully manage and complete an individual project.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- acquire and analyse data and information, to evaluate their relevance and validity, and to synthesise a range of findings;
- apply critical judgement to advance your research and intellectual skills.
- develop an understanding of how new and established techniques of research and enquiry may be used to develop and interpret knowledge in luxury brand management and marketing;
- recognise your own academic strengths and weaknesses, reflecting on your own performance and progress and be able to respond to feedback;
- research, critique and apply analysis of theory related to luxury brand management and marketing;
- demonstrate an understanding of a range of business/industry date, research sources and appropriate methodologies;
Disciplinary Specific Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- evaluate complex ideas and justify findings through effective use of data and qualitative sources of evidence to the luxury sector.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the contemporary context and culture of luxury brand management and marketing and the related creative industries;
- a range of contemporary contexts relevant to luxury brand management and marketing informed by independent research.
- current theories and practices related to luxury brand management and marketing arising from in-depth research and enquiry;
Syllabus
The aim of this module is to promote a concentrated period of independent study which leads to the completion of a final project. The module aims to bring together previous learning from the other course modules. This module gives you the opportunity to undertake a substantial self-managed piece of research in your area of interest related to luxury brand management and marketing. Preparatory lecture and seminars will be followed by a supervision period of one-to-one tutorials where your tutor will advise and guide you in a manner that will enable you to independently apply the academic skills you have acquired.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include
Tutor guidance
Seminars
Lectures
Learning activities include
Independent Study (reading material as directed by tutor, analysing material, writing up notes, reflecting on feedback, conducting research where appropriate, analysing results and writing up the final project)
Type | Hours |
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Teaching | 12 |
Independent Study | 588 |
Total study time | 600 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Banks, M. and Zeitlyn, D. (2015). Visual Methods in Social Research. SAGE.
Saunders, M.N.K, Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2012). Research Methods for Business Students. Prentice Hall.
Bryman, A. (2012). Social Research Methods. Oxford University Press.
Yin, R.K. (2013). Case Study Research. SAGE.
Gray, D.E. (2013). Doing Research in the Real World. SAGE.
Bell, J. and Waters, S. (2014). Doing Your Research Project. Oxford University Press.
Brennen, B.S. (2012). Qualitative Research Methods for Media Studies. Routledge.
Cottrell, S. (2014). Dissertations and Project Reports. Palgrave Macmillan.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Project planSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Final project | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Final project | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External