Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2016/17 |
THXX-AFM49: MRes Security, Conflict & Justice |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF RESEARCH
IN SECURITY, CONFLICT & JUSTICE |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
 NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):- This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
- THXX-AFL48: PG Dip Research (Security, Conflict & Justice)
- THXX-AFC48: PG Cert Research (Security, Conflict & Justice)
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
 - Programme progression requirement: not applicable
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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| Leading to PhD. This programme is offered collaboratively with the University of Bristol and the University of Exeter. |
| Designated Essential Units : |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| XX50133 | Short research apprenticeship project (MRes) | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| XX50134 | Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| XX50136 | Qualitative methods 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| XX50170 | Principles & skills of social research | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| XX50202 | Conceptual issues in security, conflict and justice | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Units to be Audited: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
| Students may find it beneficial to audit a unit from this list to help develop the Short research apprenticeship project (XX50133). Your selection must have the approval of the relevant unit convenor. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PL50750 | International terrorism | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| PL50763 | International security: theories and concepts | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ZZ50001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Designated Essential Units : |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| XX50137 | Long research apprenticeship project (MRes) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| XX50206 | Interdisciplinary research design | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Designated Essential Units : Select 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| XX50135 | Quantitative methods 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| XX50138 | Qualitative methods 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| XX50207 | Independent research essay | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Designated Essential Units : Select 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PL50764 | International security: the contemporary agenda | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| SP50225 | Political economy of globalisation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| SP50226 | World politics: conflict, security & development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Units to be Audited: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
| Students may find it beneficial to audit an additional unit from this list to help develop XX50137 (Long research apprenticeship project). Your selection must have the approval of the relevant unit convenor. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| PL50663 | Organised crime in Europe: threats and challenges | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| SP50231 | Ethics and public policy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| SP50235 | Contemporary issues in South Asian development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| SP50236 | Contemporary issues in African development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
| Designated Essential Units : |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| XX50140 | MRes dissertation | 30 credits [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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