Dissertation: Politics, History & International Relations
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHIR3006 | Politics and International Relations | 3 | 40 | Full Year Malaysia |
- Code
- PHIR3006
- School
- Politics and International Relations
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 40
- Semesters
- Full Year Malaysia
Summary
This module enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research and analysis into a subject within the disciplines of politics, history and IR.
Target Students
Final Year BA in IR and BA in IR 'with languages'.
Classes
- One 1-hour workshop each week for 12 weeks
At minimum of four supervisions with allocated supervisor.
Assessment
- 100% Dissertation: 10,000 words
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
to provide students with the opportunity to produce a piece of independent research in the area of either politics, history or international relations; to provide a focus for the application by students of the knowledge and skills relating to issues which they 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, History and International Relations who are familiar with their chosen research topic.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 fields of either politics, history or international relations; Knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical approaches to their chosen field and their applicability to their 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.
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 either politics, history or international relations; an ability to evaluate the research findings of others working in the field; the capacity for independent thought to the degree which is required for research at final year under-graduate 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 final year under-graduate 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