Postgraduate Course: Advanced Issues in Political Science (PGSP11594)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Advanced Issues in Political Science will enable students to undertake advanced analysis of contemporary issues in Political Science.
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| Course description |
The substantive content of the course will change each year depending on topical issues being covered. Topics covered could include Scottish independence, race relations in US politics or gender and political representation.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of the principal Political Science theories and concepts related to the chosen topic
- Conduct advanced analysis of the chosen topic through the application of theories and methods within Political Science
- Communicate through empirically grounded and theoretically informed written work and discussions, their understanding of the chosen topic.
- Develop original and creative responses to problems and issues associated with the chosen topic
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Reading List
| Readings will vary depending on topic |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Critical thinking and analysis through the application of theories and methods within Political Science
Research skills through the execution of two research essays
Effective communication skills through discussion and debate in tutorials/seminars
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Luke March
Tel: (0131 6)50 4241
Email: L.March@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Casey Behringer
Tel: (0131 6)50 2456
Email: Casey.behringer@ed.ac.uk |
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