Undergraduate Course: Dissertation (MA International Relations) (PLIT10057)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | Politics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Dissertations are worth 40 credits and are compulsory for students taking an International Relations degree.
The dissertation may be on an empirical or theoretical topic related to International Relations. Research can be wholly or largely library-based or can involve empirical data collection. Dissertations can relate to any International Relations teaching or research area, altought the topic will have to be approved by the Dissertations Convener. Students should discuss a topic for their dissertation with a relevant member of staff during the summer term of their Junior Honours year. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
We would expect students to:
- deepen knowledge in specific topic related to Interational Relations
- develop independent research skills
- develop further ability to think critically |
Assessment Information
| 10,000 word dissertation |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sara Dorman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4239
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Course secretary | Miss Susan Orr
Tel: (0131 6)50 4253
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