LLIR9509A Research paper international law/international relations (9/18 units)

Dr Sanzhuan Guo

2020

1 x 22.5-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into MLAWILR-Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations)
1a Admission into MLAWILIRA-Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations) [1.5 years]
1b Admission into MLAWILIR-Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b))

General knowledge, skills and competencies expected of a post graduate student admitted to the Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations)

9000 word dissertation

Supervised research on an approved subject relating to international law or international relations, leading to the writing of a dissertation of around 9,000 words. The dissertation should provide evidence of the student's ability to collect and evaluate information; construct, test and defend an argument; and critically examine theories and empirical trends in the area of academic enquiry.

The Educational aims of the topic are to:

provide students with an opportunity to undertake supervised research and write a dissertation of up to 9,000 words in length
enable students to provide evidence of ability to collect and evaluate information; construct, test and defend an argument; and critically examine theories and empirical trends in the area of academic enquiry

On successful completion of this topic students should be able to:

engage in advanced-level academic and professional analysis of issues and problems in international law and/or international relations according to the research topic selected
be informed about the state of the academic literature and legal and/or political practice with respect to the selected range of issues
demonstrate research skills in an area of academic study in which they have an interest
apply effective and independent study skills
apply developed skills in academic research, bibliographic analysis and professional writing

Key dates and timetable

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