Overview

In this topic students may undertake studies and/or research on an approved topic or within an approved subfield of study under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.The equivalent of approximately 6,000 words of written work, on a subject or subjects approved by the supervisor, will need to … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide an opportunity for honours level students to engage in supervised academic and professional analysis of issues and problems within the fields of political and international studies
  • Inform students about the state of the academic literature and political practice with respect to a select range of issues
  • Encourage advanced-level verbal discussion and academic argument
  • Further develop students' skills in academic research, bibliographic analysis and professional writing

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Engage in advanced-level academic and professional analysis of issues and problems within the fields of political and international studies
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Be informed about the state of the academic literature and political practice with respect to a select range of issues
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Demonstrate research skills in an area of academic study which they have a interest
4.
Apply effective and independent study skills
5.
Apply developed skills in academic research, bibliographic analysis and professional writing

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