The dissertation is your chance to study a topic of particular interest to you. You decide on the topic, which should have relevance to international development, particularly from a politics or international studies perspective. The aim is to apply the knowledge (theory and techniques) you have acquired over the past two years. It gives you the chance to demonstrate your ability to work on your own, acquire knowledge about a specialised area of study, use your initiative in the collection and presentation of material, undertake a thorough review of the literature, draw appropriate conclusions and present a clear, cogent argument. The dissertation may involve the presentation of new knowledge or the use of primary sources, but this is not an expectation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Work independently in specialised research in the fields of international development
Use initiative in collecting and presenting material
Undertake a thorough review of the literature in the chosen specialised field
Draw appropriate conclusions from assembled data
Present a well-structured dissertation employing the appropriate academic conventions
Assessment
34451-01 : 10,000 Word Dissertation : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: Dissertation word length 10,000 words (100%)
Reassessment: N/A