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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, Programme Catalogue 2013/14

THXX-AFM51: MRes Politics and International Studies

Leading to the award of MASTER OF RESEARCH IN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR 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): PG Diploma; PG Certificate
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30

Leading to PhD

Semester 1: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information
XX50133 Short research apprenticeship project (MRes) 6 Credits
XX50134 Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods 6 Credits
XX50136 Qualitative methods 1 6 Credits
XX50170 Principles & skills of social research 6 Credits
PL50869 Scopes and methods of politics and international relations 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information
XX50137 Long research apprenticeship project (MRes) 12 Credits
Designated Essential Optional Units Click here for further information: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
XX50135 Quantitative methods 2 6 Credits
XX50138 Qualitative methods 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
You may not select a unit already chosen from the list above.
PL50868 International organisations in world politics 6 Credits
PL50884 International relations of South and Central Asia 6 Credits
XX50135 Quantitative methods 2 6 Credits
XX50138 Qualitative methods 2 6 Credits
XX50207 Independent research essay 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units
XX50140 MRes dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2013/14 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be 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.