INTR9918B International Relations Research Thesis (9/18 units)

Dr Luis da Vinha

Supervisory arrangements to be negotiated with the Director of Studies, named above.

2020

1 x 13-week supervised study per semester

^ INTR9918A - International Relations Research Thesis (9/18 units)

This topic is a component of an 18 unit topic. Students must enrol in other components and complete the full number of units for the topic.

Supervised research on an approved subject relating to international relations, leading to the writing of a dissertation around 18,000 words. The dissertation should give evidence of the student's ability to collect and evaluate information, construct, test and defend an argument and critically examine theories in the area of enquiry. The dissertation will be assessed by at least two examiners, at least one of whom will be external to the University. The supervisor will not be an examiner.

The topic aims to:

Provide scope to develop a special research interest under the supervision of an individual staff member provide the chance to enhance research skills to an extent not possible earlier in the degree, by working in an intensive way and reading widely on a quite particular issue
Enable a student to show originality in the writing of an extended piece of argument (around 18,000 words) which is fully supported by an extensive range of evidence, including primary evidence
Provide the opportunity to examine directly some of the academic literature in political and international studies
Adequately prepare the student for postgraduate work.

On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:

Manage a piece of sustained research and writing
Work in an independent way, largely taking responsibility for the form, argument and quality of the final thesis
Understand the critical need to employ reliable research methods
Support an extended argument with appropriate and convincing evidence by way of well-organized footnotes and bibliographic support
Achieve a level of originality in some aspect(s) of the thesis submitted.

Key dates and timetable

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