Students on this module will complete an 8,000 word dissertation. They will complete the module with one-to-one supervision from an assigned supervisor. The subject of the dissertation will be in the field of International Politics and agreed with the supervisor. This module is an excellent opportunity for the student to shape their studies, to specialise in an area of particular interest to them and to develop key research, and presentation skills.

·         define a research topic;

·         structure a scheme of research in International Relations;

·         categorise and utilise data;

·         utilise primary and secondary sources;

·         reach considered conclusions on the basis of the available evidence;

·         write a carefully constructed dissertation with a valid conclusion;

·         work with minimal supervision.

Tutorials at which research and writing objectives are set, research strategies and findings discussed, and draft dissertation chapters considered.

Defining a research topic, planning a scheme of research, categorising and utilising data from primary and secondary sources, tracing logical connections and identifying faulty logic, drawing valid conclusions, clear and concise writing, and independent working.

The dissertation of not more than 8,000 words constitutes 100% of the final mark.

Research designed to answer an International Relations question agreed between student and supervisor; writing up the results in the form of a long essay.

Depends on research topic.