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Archived Version 2004 - 2005

Module Title Dissertation
Module Code LG527
School School of Law & Government

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Module Co-ordinatorProfessor Robert ElgieOffice NumberC219
Level 5 Credit Rating 25
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
7 To promote the in-depth analysis of issues in International Relations, Globalisation and International Security and Conflict Studies 7 To develop students' skills of research, analysis, and presentation

Learning Outcomes
7 Improved analytic, critical, presentational and research skills, specifically skills relating to the presentation of a long piece of work 7 A broader understanding of issues in International Relations, Globalisation and International Security and Conflict Studies that span the discrete subjects taught on the MA programmes 7 A good knowledge of the various resources available - archival, bibliographic, electronic, human, and so on - that can be used to conduct academic research in International Relations, Globalisation and International Security and Conflict Studies.

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 0
Tutorials 0
Laboratories 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 75

Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 25 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
N/A
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List
N/A
Programme or List of Programmes
MAGBMA in Globalisation
MIRMA in International Relations
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