Module Handbook
2023/24
Investment & Fund Management
School Leeds Business School
Level H7
Semester 2
Credits 20
CRN 10056
Module Leader
Email Address
Communication Protocol: module staff will reply to student questions within a reasonable time, but this will normally be within office hours only. Students are advised to check this handbook and also to see if there are any online/noticeboard announcements or FAQ answers that deal with their enquiry before contacting staff.
Introduction from the Module Leader
Dear Student,
Welcome to Investment and Fund Management, a module that provides a range of skills in managing investment portfolios that apply to both private and public sectors.
The module identifies, understands, evaluates, and compares types of investment for the private investor, including tools, methods, and strategies. It takes a practical approach reinforced by observations from a practicing portfolio manager. The module provides development for students looking for a career within financial services and insight for anyone a potential personal investor.
As a postgraduate module, the following skills will be developed: knowledge and understanding; cognitive skills; practical and/or professional skills; key skills (communication, application of numbers, information technology, learning how to learn).
Enjoy your semester!
Jimi
Module Aims
1 The module aims to cover the range of skills involved in managing assets and liabilities against specified criteria (such as risk and return).
2 It is intended to be useful for input into treasury operations, asset/liability management in financial institutions and fund management in pension funds, mutual funds and other collective investments.
3 It is applicable to both public and private sector operations and will include international aspects of fund management.
4 The module also aims to provide scope for personal development in that many of the techniques and methods have potential uses for personal financial management.
5 Upon completing this module, the student will understand the combination of asset classes and alternative investment instruments, enabling the creation of specific portfolios for different investors.
Module Learning Outcomes
1 Research and understand investment objectives, applying types of investment policies and constraints to different investor requirements
2 Evaluate the expected return and risk of specific portfolios, assessing portfolio performance and decomposing into attributable factors
3 Research factors in the construction of efficient portfolios
4 Write academically competent material incorporating research and analysis.
Module Learning Activities
The teaching and learning strategy will be built upon inter-dependent and independent learning skills developed earlier in the program. Students will be expected to be highly responsible for their learning.
A 3-hour weekly session will incorporate a lecture (providing conceptual underpinnings for the module) together with student-led and tutor-led seminar sessions covering a variety of activities, allowing students to further develop a critical awareness of the concepts and implications of these for investment and fund management. Activities will include discussions, case studies, and research-centred tasks.
Skills Development Opportunities:
The module will develop a range of skills including:
• collection and evaluation of investment data through various methodologies;
• decision making skills;
• case study and problem-solving skills;
• identification of preferred learning and problem solving styles, considering the implications for self-development.
Postgraduate Skills and Competencies
Opportunity to Develop Assessed
Academic Skills:
Research Capability X X
Critical Thinking X X
Problem Solving X X
Creativity X X
Knowledge Management X X
Self Management Skills:
Critical Self Awareness X
Manage Change / Adaptability X
Organisation and Planning X
Career Awareness X
Commitment to Lifelong Learning X
Communication Skills:
Written Communication X X
Oral/Visual Communication Skills X
Active Listening X
CIT Skills X
Numeracy Skills X X
Interpersonal Skills:
Citizenship X
Team Skills X
Leadership X
Networking X
Negotiating X
Communication
Information about the module will be communicated to students through course materials, lectures, and seminars via MyBeckett or through messages to the students’ Leeds Beckett e-mail address.
Students are encouraged to make use of staff desk times or e-mail to the address above. Students are advised to check this Handbook and see if any online announcements or answers address their inquiry.
You must notify your Course Administrator if you are absent for more than one day (for example, for an interview, emergency unforeseen circumstances, or for compassionate leave). If you are going to apply for mitigation, you will need to provide written evidence of the reason for your absence (see Extenuating Circumstances and Mitigation for further information).
Contact Hours
3 hours per week
Key Resources to Support Learning
Texts for Background Reading:
Reilly, F.K. & Brown, K.C. (2015) Analysis of Investments and Management of Portfolios (International Edition) 10th Edition, Thompson (South Western – Cengage Learning)
(ISBN: 9781473728776)
Boakes, B (2010) Reading and Understanding the FINANCIAL TIMES (update for 2010-2011), Prentice Hall (FT) (ISBN: 9780273731818)
Bodie, Z., Kane, A., & Marcus, AJ (2012) Essentials of Investments 9th Edition , McGraw Hill (London)
(ISBN: 9780078019616)
Cuthbertson, K & Nitzsche, D (2008) Investments 2nd Edition (Cass Business School), Wiley
(ISBN: 9780470519561)
Dunstan, B (2012) Investment Legends: The Wisdom That Leads To Wealth Wiley (ISBN: 978073408375)
Elton, E.J, Grober, M.J, & Brown, S.J (2014) Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis 9th Edition, Wiley (ISBN: 9781118469941)
Jones, C.P. (2013) Investments: Principles and Concepts 12th Edition, Wiley
(ISBN: 9781118391723)
Pilbeam, K (2010) Finance & Financial Markets 3rd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan (ISBN: 9780230233218)
Redhead, K. (2003) Introducing Investments: a personal finance approach FT Prentice Hall (ISBN: 9780273673057)
Disability Advice and Support
All disabled students requiring additional support or alternative arrangements must declare and provide evidence of their disability to the Disability Advice Team as early as possible: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/.
Weekly Schedule
Week Commencing Date Type of Session (Lecture / Seminar) Reading/Journal Review
Week 1
(29/01/2024) Introduction
– Introductory Quiz
– Links with other modules Chapter 1
Week 2
(05/02/2024) The Investment Environment
– Instruments
– Security Analysis
– Investment Policies & strategies Chapters 2 and 3
Week 3
(12/02/2024) Diversification and Portfolio Analysis 1
– Portfolio Theory
– Risk and Risk Aversion
– Building the optimal risky portfolio
– Mean-Variance Models Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 12
Week 4
(19/02/2024) Diversification and Portfolio Analysis 2
– Portfolio Theory
– Risk and Risk Aversion
– Building the optimal risky portfolio
– Mean-Variance Models Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 12
Week 5
(26/02/2024) Portfolio Management
– Active and Passive Strategies
– Security Analysis and Allocation
– Portfolio Monitoring Chapters 11 and 13
Week 6
(04/03/2024) Management of Bond Portfolios
– Duration
– Convexity
– Immunisation Chapters 14, 15 and 16
Week 7
(11/03/2024) Portfolio Investment Measurement
– Benchmarks
– Money-weighted rate of return
– Time-weighted rate of return
– Risk-adjusted returns Chapter 21
Week 8
(18/03/2024) Decomposition & attribution analysis Chapters 10
Week 9
(08/04/2024) The use of Financial Derivatives by Fund Managers
Chapter 17
Week 10
(15/04/2024) Fund Classes
– Pension Funds
– Fixed Income Funds
– Personal Investment Portfolios Chapter 20
Week 11
(22/04/2024) Revision
Week 12
(29/04/2024) Drop-In (Assessment)
Assessment 1
Assessment Method: Re-assessment Method:
Word Count 1,000 Word Count 1,000
Assessment Release Date: 19th of April, 2024 Assessment Release Date: TBC
Assessment Deadline Date & Time: 8th of March, 2024
2:00 PM GMT Reassessment Deadline Date & Time: 9th of July, 2024
2:00 PM GMT
Feedback Method: Posted on the module on MyBeckett Feedback Method: Posted on the module on MyBeckett
Feedback Date: 4 working weeks after the assessment deadline Feedback Date: 4 working weeks after the assessment deadline
Type / Component Weighting: Coursework– 20%
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1
Research and understand investment objectives, applying types of investment policies and constraints to different investor requirements
Assessment 2
Assessment Method: Re-assessment Method:
Word Count 3,000 Word Count 3,000
Assessment Release Date: 7st of June, 2024 Assessment Release Date: TBC
Assessment Deadline Date & Time: 7th of May, 2024
2:00 PM GMT Reassessment Deadline Date & Time: 9th of July, 2024
2:00 PM GMT
Feedback Method: Posted on the module on MyBeckett Feedback Method: Posted on the module on MyBeckett
Feedback Date: 4 working weeks after the assessment deadline Feedback Date: 4 working weeks after the assessment deadline
Type / Component Weighting: Coursework – 80%
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 2-4
-Evaluate the expected return and risk of specific portfolios, assessing portfolio performance and decomposing into attributable factors
-Research factors in the construction of efficient portfolios
-Write academically competent material incorporating research and analysis.
University closures, such as Xmas, do not count as a working week
Assessment Details
Assessment 1-First Sit (20%)
You are required to imagine that a friend of yours has just won £1 million on the Lottery. Your friend knows very little about investment and finance and has asked for your advice.
She will give up employment and retire and is looking for an income of about £100,000 per year. She wants her £1 million to remain intact and grow in line with inflation. She is quite risk averse, so she requires a good spread of investments so that only relatively small amounts are ‘at risk’ in any instrument, company or country.
You are required to suggest a suitable portfolio of investments that might be expected to achieve your friend’s objectives. Your report must use the concepts on portfolio theory and practice covered in the module to date. You must also use data up to February 2024 in your analysis. You are required to submit your suggested portfolio according to the deadline:
Your submission (1000 words narrative in addition to the final portfolio spreadsheet) should include a brief explanation and justification of the investments you suggest.
Student Instructions for Submission of Coursework (Assessment 1)
• An individual assignment based on the following case study is to be submitted by Friday, 8th of March 2024
• This module requires you to submit your work online via Turnitin on the MyBeckett module page.
• You MUST submit your work through MyBeckett using the link set up by the tutor. Receipt of your work will be recorded.
• This assessment is worth 20% of the marks for the module;
• The word count is 1,000 words;
• Words included in the bibliography are not included in the word count;
• You should only use Harvard referencing;
• Any academic journals and websites referred to must be properly referenced;
• The text of your assessment must be displayed using a 12-point Arial or Verdana font and with a line spacing of at least 1.5.
Notes:
Marks will be awarded for:
• A sensibly diversified portfolio
• A logical justification of your choices of investment
• An attempt to meet the investment objectives of your friend
Assessment 2-First Sit (80%)
Patel Kilani and Chisom Esupofo decided to retire early from Kingsway Productions Ltd two years ago. This left them with potential investment portfolios of about £0.5 million each. Patel decided that he would like to study for a new career in law, and Chisom decided that he would like to become a novelist. As this would leave them with little time to manage their respective investments, they both decided to seek the services of financial advisors.
After discussing the matter at length between themselves, Patel decided to go with Clydeshire Bank and Chisom with Star Financial Solutions Ltd. Both deposited £0.5million with their respective advisor and, after agreeing an initial asset allocation, left their funds to be managed on a discretionary basis. Both agreed on the following strategic asset allocation:
Equities 60% (Benchmark – FTSE All Share Index)
Bonds 30% (Benchmark – FTSE UK Bond Index)
Cash 10% (Benchmark – 5%)
Both also agreed with their advisors that capital growth was to be a priority and that they did not intend to draw an income from the portfolio for the foreseeable future.
Chisom Esupofo was disappointed with the performance of his portfolio over the two years and contacted Patel Kilani to ask about the performance of his portfolio. Together they discussed the performance of their respective portfolios and tried to understand the statements sent to them by their advisors as follows:
Patel Kilani’s Performance Statement:
Investment Account Statement as at 31st December 2023:
Investment Amount
Invested
£ Market Value at
31/12/23
£ Average Beta
Blackmore PLC 100,000 117,200 1.2
Artemis Income Fund 100,000 107,100 0.6
UK Government Bonds 100,000 94,915 N/A
Cash 200,000 214,300 * N/A
Total 500,000 533,515
Less:
Fees & Charges
5,335
Current Value of Portfolio 528,180
* includes £5,300 interest paid from UK Government Bonds
Return on FTSE All Share Index
Return on FTSE UK Bond Index
Chisom Esupofo’s Performance Statement:
Investment Account Statement as at 31st December 2023:
Investment Amount
Invested
£ Market Value at
31/12/23
£ Average Beta
Funding Circle 150,000 157,350 0.7
HL Select UK Shares 100,000 108,130 0.8
Baring Strategic Bond 200,000 193,720 N/A
Cash 50,000 52,500 N/A
Total 500,000 511,700
Less:
Fees & Charges
5,117
Current Value of Portfolio 506,583
Overall, the two investors cannot decide whether or not they should complain about the service they have received from their respective advisors. They feel rather daunted about confronting the advisors without improving their investment and fund management knowledge. They have asked you to help them by producing a report outlining the main aspects they must discuss with their advisors.
Required:
You should complete a 3000-word report which contains:
1. An explanation of the performance of the portfolios of Patel Kilani and Chisom Esupofo. This should include a comparison with the performance of the benchmark portfolios
2. A list of the relevant questions they should ask their advisors to improve their appreciation of the principal factors affecting investment performance. Explain your advice.
3. Compare the relative performance of the two portfolios. You should also explain the difficulties encountered in measuring the performance of any investment portfolio and the techniques that can be used.
4. An analysis of the content of each portfolio in terms of diversification. Include here an explanation of the theory and practice of diversification and its relationship to risk. Also, provide a brief explanation of the features of a technique that may be used to optimize the risk-return relationship in investment portfolios.
5. An explanation of the features and attributes of any alternative investments or investment vehicles you would recommend the two to consider.
6. Comment on the quality of the service Patel Kilani and Chisom Esupofo received. Explain what improvements, if any, you recommend they demand from their advisors.
Student Instructions for Submission of Coursework (Assessment 2)
• An individual assignment based on the following case study is to be submitted by Friday, 7th of May 2024
• This module requires you to submit your work online via Turnitin on the MyBeckett module page.
• You MUST submit your work through MyBeckett using the link set up by the tutor. Receipt of your work will be recorded.
• This assessment is worth 80% of the marks for the module;
• The word count is 3,000 words;
• Words included in the bibliography are not included in the word count;
• You should only use Harvard referencing;
• Any academic journals and websites referred to must be properly referenced;
• The text of your assessment must be displayed using a 12-point Arial or Verdana font and with a line spacing of at least 1.5.
Your “Turnitin assignments” in MyBeckett can be set up so that you can check your assignment yourself as you submit it. This checking is done by creating a “Similarity Report”. If this report shows some problems with your work, such as un-cited quotations, you should be able to make corrections and re-submit the work before the due date. More information about Turnitin is available online here: https://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/it_support/mybeckett/turnitin
Please note: Tutors will follow up any suspected breach of academic integrity found after the submission date as per University policy. Late penalties will apply as per University Regulations.
Please note: Tutors will follow up any suspected breach of academic integrity found after the submission date as per University policy. Late penalties will apply as per University Regulations.
Instructions to Students
Please read carefully the assessment and grade/marking descriptors overleaf.
Assessment Title: Investment and Fund Management-Assessment 2 Weighting: 80%
Criteria and Weighting 100-86% 85-70% 69-60% 59-50% 49-40% 39-30% 29-15% 14-0%
Coverage of requirements *
(25%) Excellent and comprehensive overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Excellent and comprehensive discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
The analysis is excellent and comprehensive, discussing substantially all relevant areas of objectives, opportunities, and challenge. The analysis is excellent and comprehensive, well judged throughout
Very good overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Very good discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
The analysis is very good discussing substantially all relevant areas of objectives, opportunities, and challenge. The analysis is very good, well judged throughout
Good overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Good discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
There is solid depth of analysis and most of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Points raised are mainly well judged with some limited exceptions Reasonable overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Reasonable discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
Reasonable depth of analysis and some of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Points raised reflect good work in places balanced by weaker areas
Insufficient overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Insufficient discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Inadequate depth of analysis and few of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Sporadic overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Sporadic discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Inadequate depth of analysis and very few of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Little overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Little discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Little depth of analysis and very little evidence of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. No evidence of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. No evidence of the discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
No evidence of analysis and none of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed.
Practical application of the theoretical aspects to the case study
(25%) Excellent and comprehensive overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Excellent and comprehensive discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
The analysis is excellent and comprehensive, discussing substantially all relevant areas of objectives, opportunities, and challenge. The analysis is excellent and comprehensive, well judged throughout
Very good overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Very good discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
The analysis is very good discussing substantially all relevant areas of objectives, opportunities, and challenge. The analysis is very good, well judged throughout
Good overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Good discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
There is solid depth of analysis and most of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Points raised are mainly well judged with some limited exceptions Reasonable overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Reasonable discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
Reasonable depth of analysis and some of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Points raised reflect good work in places balanced by weaker areas
Insufficient overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Insufficient discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Inadequate depth of analysis and few of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Sporadic overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Sporadic discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Inadequate depth of analysis and very few of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Little overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Little discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Little depth of analysis and very little evidence of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. No evidence of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. No evidence of the discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
No videncee Of analysis and none of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed.
Evidence of additional research
(15%) Excellent and comprehensive overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Excellent and comprehensive discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
The analysis is excellent and comprehensive, discussing substantially all relevant areas of objectives, opportunities, and challenge. The analysis is excellent and comprehensive, well judged throughout
Very good overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Very good discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
The analysis is very good discussing substantially all relevant areas of objectives, opportunities, and challenge. The analysis is very good, well judged throughout
Good overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Good discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
There is solid depth of analysis and most of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Points raised are mainly well judged with some limited exceptions Reasonable overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Reasonable discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
Reasonable depth of analysis and some of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Points raised reflect good work in places balanced by weaker areas
Insufficient overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Insufficient discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Inadequate depth of analysis and few of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Sporadic overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Sporadic discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Inadequate depth of analysis and very few of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Little overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Little discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Little depth of analysis and very little evidence of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. No evidence of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. No evidence of the discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
No videncee Of analysis and none of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed.
Coherence and quality of report
(10%) Excellent and comprehensive overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Excellent and comprehensive discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
The analysis is excellent and comprehensive, discussing substantially all relevant areas of objectives, opportunities, and challenge. The analysis is excellent and comprehensive, well judged throughout
Very good overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Very good discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
The analysis is very good discussing substantially all relevant areas of objectives, opportunities, and challenge. The analysis is very good, well judged throughout
Good overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Good discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
There is solid depth of analysis and most of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Points raised are mainly well judged with some limited exceptions Reasonable overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Reasonable discussion of key opportunities and major challenges
Reasonable depth of analysis and some of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Points raised reflect good work in places balanced by weaker areas
Insufficient overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Insufficient discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Inadequate depth of analysis and few of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Sporadic overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Sporadic discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Inadequate depth of analysis and very few of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. Little overview of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. Little discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
Little depth of analysis and very little evidence of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed. No evidence of the company objectives and how it has changed over the last three years. No evidence of the discussion of key opportunities and major challenges.
No evidence of analysis and none of the relevant areas of objectives, opportunities and challenge are discussed.
* The coverage of requirements should include:
(i) Attribution Analysis
Decomposition
Benchmarks
(ii)
Selection / Timing Ability
Risk adjusted returns – suitable measures
Investment objectives and strategy (including investment horizon)
Investment policies and personal requirements
Active and passive Portfolio Management
(iii)
Modern Portfolio Theory
Mean variance Analysis
(iv)
Asset Allocation
Alternative investment vehicles
(v)
Personalised investment program
Portfolio Review
Investment Updates and research
Feedback on Your Assessments
Feedback forms a large part of your learning experience and is vital to your personal and professional development.
Whatever your academic level, building on your feedback is vital. Noting and acting on feedback is key to independent learning, continued progress and long-term success.
https://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/skills-for-learning/building-on-feedback
Date generic feedback will be available: Within four weeks of the assessment period, subject to the date set for the release of results
How generic feedback will be returned to you: Posted on the module on MyBeckett.
Date provisional marks will be available Within four weeks of the assessment period, subject to the date set for the release of results
How provisional marks will be returned to you: Posted on the module on MyBeckett.
Date individual feedback will available Following the Module Board and the return of all scripts from the External Examiner
How individual feedback will be returned to you: By collection of assessments as directed by your Admin Team
Understanding Your Assessment Responsibilities
Extenuating Circumstances and Mitigation
If you are experiencing problems which are adversely affecting your ability to study (called ‘extenuating circumstances’), then you can apply for mitigation. You can find full details of how to apply for mitigation at: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/exams-assessments-and-awards/mitigation-and-extenuating-circumstances/.
For students requiring 5-day extensions on coursework submissions, you do not have to apply for this. Instead, you will be permitted to submit up to 5 working days after the deadline without incurring a late penalty. This will be called the flexible submission period. Full details of this policy can be found here.
The University operates a fit to sit/fit to submit approach to extenuating circumstances which means students who take their assessment are declaring themselves fit to do so. More information is available at the above link and here: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/exams-assessments-and-awards/examinations/
Late Submission
Without any form of extenuating circumstances, standard penalties apply for late submission of assessed work. Full details of the penalties for late submission of course work are available at https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/academic-regulations/.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a fundamental principle within the University and is strongly linked to good academic practice. All assessments must be submitted with due attention to issues of academic integrity, expression, and good academic practice, including clarity in grammar, semantics and syntax.
Any suspected breach of academic integrity will be investigated by the University and could have serious consequences on your studies. Breaches of academic integrity include (but are not limited to) plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. Definitions and the potential consequences of an admitted or found breach of academic integrity are detailed in the Academic Regulations at: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/academic-regulations/.
There are a range of resources available to help you understand what is and what is not permitted and how to use other people’s ideas in your assessed work. These include the LBU Academic Integrity tutorial, which is available on Academic Integrity Tutorial for 2023/24 and the Skills for Learning website which you can access here https://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/skills-for-learning/. An Academic Integrity Factsheet for Students is available to view at: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/academic-skills-and-advice/academic-integrity/.
Your Feedback on the Module
A mid-module review will be timetabled into your module by week 7. This is an opportunity to resolve modular issues promptly early on in the module. In addition, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback formally at the end of your module-. These comments will be reviewed by your course team and some may be considered via the course monitoring and enhancement process, in which your Course Representative is involved.
