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PL52150: MA in International Security dissertation

[Page last updated: 16 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Credits: 30 [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 600
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Dissertation Period
Assessment Summary: CWDI 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Dissertation (CWDI 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the time of completing the dissertation, you will:
  • Critically engage with the skills required to pursue independent learning, with limited supervision.
  • Critically examine the role that primary research plays in the chosen field of study and/or
  • Develop a level of conceptual, methodological, and theoretical analysis commensurate with a Masters level degree
  • Critically examine the literature that underpins the topic of your choice
  • Assess the value of time-management for conducting research projects



Synopsis: The dissertation is your opportunity to apply and extend the skills developed during your taught units. You'll develop a coherent research question that addresses a topic related to international security which interests you. This question should allow you to demonstrate your understanding of relevant theories and practices. Throughout your dissertation unit, you will receive assistance from a designated academic supervisor.

Content: A topic relevant to the previous modules of the degree or the field of international security in general.

Course availability:

PL52150 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies

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