Dissertation: International Relations
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHIR4016 | Politics and International Relations | 4 | 60 | Full Year Malaysia |
- Code
- PHIR4016
- School
- Politics and International Relations
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Full Year Malaysia
Summary
The researching and writing of a substantive dissertation within the field of international relations.
Target Students
MA in IR
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 24 weeks
At minimum of four supervisions with allocated supervisor
Assessment
- 100% Dissertation: 15,000 words
Educational Aims
to provide students with the opportunity to produce a substantial piece of independent research in the area of international relations; to provide a focus for the application by students of the knowledge and skills relating to issues within international relations which they have developed from other modules on the programme; to provide quality supervision by matching the research interests of students with those of members of staff in the School of Politics, History and International Relations who are familiar with their chosen research topic.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion of the module students will have gained:
An in depth knowledge and understanding of a core theme in the field of international relations;
Knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical approaches to international relations and their applicability to their chosen research theme; Knowledge and understanding of the relevant theoretical concepts and the ability to apply these concepts to their chosen research theme; Where relevant, knowledge and understanding of the interplay between empirical research findings and the theoretical perspective adopted with respect to a specific theme in the field of international relations.
Intellectual Skills On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated that they possess: the analytic skills required for academic research in the field of international relations; an ability to evaluate the research findings of others working in the field of international relations; the capacity for independent thought to the degree which is required for research at postgraduate level.
Professional/Practical Skills On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated that they possess: The ability to deal systematically and creatively with complex issues and communicate their conclusions clearly to others clearly; the academic skills required for a postgraduate level dissertation; the ability to work independently.
Transferable/Key Skills On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated that they possess: the ability to communicate effectively in writing; the ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation and time management