Undergraduate Course: Dissertation (MA Politics) (PLIT10030)
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 |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Dissertations are worth 40 credits and are compulsory for students taking single honours politics. They are also open to those taking politics as part of a Joint Honours degree. The dissertation may be on an empirical or theoretical topic. Research can be wholly or largely library-based or can involve empirical data collection. Dissertations can relate to any Politics teaching or research area, although the topic must be approved by the Dissertation Convener. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
We would expect students to:
- deepen knowledge in specific topic
- develop independent research skills
- develop further the 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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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sara Dorman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4239
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Course secretary | Ms Ruth Winkle
Tel: (0131 6)50 4253
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