IR5901: DISSERTATION IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:21

Course Overview

This is a compulsory element on the MSc International Relations programme.

Course Details

Study Type	Postgraduate	Level	5
Session	Third Sub Session	Credit Points	60 credits (30 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Ritu Vij

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

One of Master Of Science In International Relations And Management (Studied) or MSc International Relations and International Law (Studied) or MSc International Relations (Studied)
Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

Students who meet the necessary requirements proceed to the dissertation. Students select a topic in consultation with the degree convenor that explores in depth some aspect(s) of International Relations. The dissertation is designed to allow students to extend an interest in some aspect of the degree and to have experience in formulating, designing and conducting their own social science research investigation. Students complete a 12-15,000 word dissertation under supervision.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Summative Assessments

Project Report/Dissertation

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	100
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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Factual	Remember	Not available