Undergraduate Course: Dissertation (MA International Relations) (PLIT10057)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | 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. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| 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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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
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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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
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Plus meetings/workshops |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Ewan Stein
Tel: (0131 6)50 4264
Email: ewan.stein@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Edwin Cruden
Tel: (0131 6)51 5197
Email: Edwin.Cruden@ed.ac.uk |
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