MSci International Relations and Global Issues: Dissertation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| POLI4140 | Politics and International Relations | 4 | 40 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- POLI4140
- School
- Politics and International Relations
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 40
- Semesters
- Full Year 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.
Target Students
Available to Year 4 MSci International Relations and Global Issues students in the School of Politics and International Relations.
Classes
This module is taught through workshops.
Assessment
- 100% Dissertation: 8,000-word dissertation.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Students will produce a dissertation by conducting independent research in an area related to their degree. 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.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
KNOWLEDGE AND 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
INTELLECTUAL AND 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
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