MA Dissertation Politics and International Relations
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| POLI4162 | Politics and International Relations | 4 | 60 | Summer UK |
- Code
- POLI4162
- School
- Politics and International Relations
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
The researching and writing of a substantive dissertation within the field of the student's MA programme.
Target Students
Available to PGT students in the School of Politics and International Relations.
Assessment
- 100% Dissertation: 12,000-word dissertation
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
To provide students with the opportunity to produce a substantial piece of independent research within the field of their designated MA programme; • to provide a focus for the application by students of the knowledge and skills relating to issues within the field which postgraduate studies 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 and International Relations who are familiar with their chosen research topic, as far as this is both possible and practicable.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 the designated MA programme.
- Knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical approaches in the field of the designated MA programme 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 the designated MA programme.
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 the designated MA programme studies.
- An ability to evaluate the research findings of others working int he designated MA programme.
- 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.