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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies)

Postgraduate Course: Work-based dissertation (MSc in International and European Politics) (PGSP11430)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryAll students undertake a 15,000 word dissertation on a topic (largely) of their choosing. For those undertaking the placement dissertation, the topic should be chosen so as to be appropriate to their placement context. The dissertation is an extended piece of scholarship which provides an opportunity to pursue in some depth an interest. It should be submitted by a date specified in the University Regulations.
Course description It should demonstrate an ability to engage critically and analytically in literature in the field, building upon relevant concepts and theory covered in the taught element of the degree. There is usually expected to be a balance of empirical and theoretical work. However, students are not required to conduct primary empirical research. The subject should be chosen iteratIvely on the basis of students' own interests, what subjects staff are able to supervise, and what is feasible in terms of the literature and time available.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 600 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 588 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) a 12000 word report which represents a substantive piece of research conducted as commissioned by the host organization; property rights will be agreed with the host organization prior to the start of the placement.«br /»
- a 3000 word project diary, to be delivered in the form of fortnightly progress reports to the Programme Director and the supervisor within the host organization;«br /»
The dissertation will be assessed based on the SSPS marking descriptors and the submission deadline would be the same as for classic dissertations.
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. undertake independent work on a specified topic given a limited time frame;
  2. draw on their knowledge and insights and employ them in a practice context;
  3. demonstrate their research and analytical skills, training and knowledge acquired in the course of the agreed placement;
  4. develop original and creative responses to issues related to their specialism;
  5. demonstrate time-management, task-management, and self- motivational skills in the planning, conduct, and execution of independent research;
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Carmen Gebhard
Tel: (0131 6)50 4622
Email: C.Gebhard@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Gillian Macdonald
Tel: (0131 6)51 3244
Email: gillian.macdonald@ed.ac.uk
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