Dissertation B
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| POLI3002 | Politics and International Relations | 3 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- POLI3002
- School
- Politics and International Relations
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module enables students to undertake a sustained piece of research and analysis into a subject within the discipline of Politics and International Relations. The Dissertation is worth 40 credits and is registered as 20 credits per semester. Progression onto Dissertation B (semester 2) is dependent upon making sufficient progression in Dissertation A (semester 1) You should take two taught modules alongside the Dissertation per semester to give you 120 credits over the year. Students who do not progress to Dissertation B will choose an additional 20 credits of taught content from the available modules in semester 2.
Target Students
Available to Final Year UG students in the School of Politics and International Relations on single and joint honours plans. Only available to students who have progressed from POLI3001 Dissertation A.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
This module is taught through workshops.
Assessment
- 100% Dissertation: 8,000-word dissertation
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Students will be able to produce a 8,000-word dissertation by conducting independent research. The dissertation gives students a unique opportunity to work in considerable detail on a topic of special interest. They choose the project, conduct the research, analyse the information and write the dissertation. It is an excellent preparation for further research work but also gives new skills in self-organization, data retrieval and intellectual writing, which will be of value whatever career they choose to pursue.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
(A) Knowledge & Understanding
- Apply concepts, theories and methods to the analysis of political ideas, actors, institutions and behaviour.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different political systems.
- Examine and evaluate different interpretations of political issues and events.
(B) Intellectual & Transferrable Skills
- Gather, organise and deploy evidence, data and information from a variety of primary and secondary sources.
- Construct a reasoned argument, synthesise relevant information and exercise critical judgement.
- Manage their own learning self-critically, reflect on their own learning, and seek and make use of constructive feedback.
- Recognise the importance of explicit referencing and the ethical requirements of study which requires critical and reflective use of information and communications technology in the learning process.
- Synthesise, critically analyse and disseminate complex ideas and arguments.
- Communicate effectively and fluently in writing.
- Work independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation and time management.
(C) Digital Capabilities
- Collate, manage, access and use digital data.
- Use digital evidence to solve problems and answer questions, collect and collate new evidence, evaluate the quality and value of evidence, and share evidence and findings using digital methods.
- Collaborate effectively using digital tools and media to work across cultural, social, physical and linguistic boundaries and to participate in learning dialogues.