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 | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | Politics |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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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 |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
Plus meetings/workshops |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
392 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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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.
The Dissertation is assessed at 100%. However, a preliminary chapter of c1500 words must be submitted during Semester 1. This chapter will be marked on pass/fail basis. Students failing this component will incur a 10 mark penalty.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sara Dorman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4239
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Course secretary | Miss Lizzie Robertson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4457
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