University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: Thurs 4-5pm - wks to be determined

Student dissertations will be supervised by members of the teaching staff, who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation, not exceeding 15,000 words, must be submitted by the University deadline (usually mid-August).

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Individual Supervision

Guided independent study hours: 600

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework (Dissertation) = 100%


Re-assessment: No Re-Assessment Available

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr W Naboulsi
Module teaching staff: Various
Module coordinator email wn32@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• By researching their chosen topic, arranging it in a logical and interesting fashion, and by writing up a fairly substantial piece of scholarly work, students will: have the opportunity to apply concepts, theories, methods used in the study of International Relations to a subject matter of their choice, subject to available supervision
• develop further their capacity to think critically and independently;
• learn to evaluate different interpretations of world political events and issues;
• reflect and take responsibility for their own learning.