POL6713 Politics Dissertation

Pre-requisites: POL6007

Aims/Description: Students must complete a 10,000 word dissertation on a topic of their choice relating to an aspect of their studies in their taught MA programme (International Politics, Politics and Governance, Global Political Economy programmes) under the direction of an academic supervisor. The dissertation gives the student the opportunity to explore an area of interest in depth. To achieve a master standard the student is required to demonstrate and up-to-date critical understanding of the topic, as well as undertake advanced political analysis of the dissertation's subject matter.

Staff Contact: JOHNSON THOMAS R

Teaching Methods: Tutorials, Independent Study

Assessment: Project work

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