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

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

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 information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr J Argomaniz

Dr J Argomaniz
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

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

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE IR5998

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE IR5955 AND TAKE IR5954

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

N/A

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

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

Scheduled learning hours

3

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

600

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

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.