Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2013/14 |
THXX-AFM12: MRes International Development |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF RESEARCH
IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:- This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs): PG Diploma; PG Certificate
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
 - Programme progression requirement: not applicable
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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Designated Essential Units  |
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 |
SP50254 | Foundations of international development | 6 Credits |
Units to be Audited: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Unit(s) from the following list: |
Students may find it beneficial to audit a unit from this list to help develop the Short research apprenticeship project (XX50133). Your selection must have the approval of the relevant unit convenor. |
SP50075 | Comparative European social policy | |
SP50216 | Economics for international development | |
SP50217 | Sociology & social anthropology of development | |
SP50218 | Policy & politics of developing countries | |
SP50250 | The politics of policy in international perspective: actors, arenas and conflict | |
Designated Essential Units  |
XX50137 | Long research apprenticeship project (MRes) | 12 Credits |
Designated Essential Optional Units : 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. |
XX50135 | Quantitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
XX50138 | Qualitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
XX50207 | Independent research essay | 6 Credits |
SP40215 | Critical issues in social development | 6 Credits |
SP50220 | Management of development (MID) | 6 Credits |
SP50226 | World politics: conflict, security & development | 6 Credits |
SP50227 | Natural resources and sustainability | 6 Credits |
SP50231 | Ethics and public policy | 6 Credits |
Units to be Audited: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Unit(s) from the following list: |
Students may find it beneficial to audit an additional unit from this list to help develop XX50137 (Long research apprenticeship project). Your selection must have the approval of the relevant unit convenor. |
SP50219 | Academic research skills and dissertation preparation | |
SP50235 | South Asia regional research specialism | |
SP50236 | Africa regional research specialism | |
SP50237 | Latin America regional research specialism | |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
XX50140 | MRes dissertation | 30 Credits |