Reader in International Relations
Dissertation in Politics and International Studies

Key information
- Start date
- End date
- Duration
- Full
- Module code
- 15PPOC999
- FHEQ Level
- 7
- Credits
- 60
- Department
- Department of Politics and International Studies
Module overview
Objectives and learning outcomes of the module
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- demonstrate their substantial understanding of a key issue, topic or theme relating to Politics
- organise their ideas in response to theoretical and empirical material and plan, develop and present a written argument in relation to this
- show their ability to effectively gather, manage, synthesize and employ relevant data in support of their written argument
- demonstrate their capacity to work independently under the guidance of an academic supervisor
- show that they have followed good academic research practice and have achieved a good level of competence in academic writing
Workload
Twelve hours of interactive lectures.
Method of assessment
- Dissertation: 100%
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