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IR5997   Dissertation for Terrorism and Political Violence Studies MLitt Distance learning Programme - Accelerated Route

Academic year(s): 2025-2026

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Available only to students completing the Online/Distance Learning MLitt Terrorism and Political Violence in two years with agreement of their Advisor

Planned timetable: Not Applicable

This module allows students to undertake an in-depth investigation into issues within or related to the field of Terrorism Studies and to prepare a 15,000-word (approximately) dissertation. The dissertation will make use of skills acquired during the Taught Postgraduate modules undertaken during the programme to identify, investigate, analyse and report upon an area of contemporary concern or interest. Supervision of the dissertation will be provided by a member of CSTPV faculty. This will take the form of at least three scheduled meetings, and the review of draft written materials prepared by the student. This module is only available to students who are completing the MLitt in two years.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisite(s): You must also take IR5955 and take IR5954

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take IR5998

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Students will have a minimum of three meetings with their supervisor, scheduled by agreement.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% Coursework


Re-assessment: N/A

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr J Argomaniz
Module coordinator email ja51@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.