IR4099 Honours Dissertation in International Relations

Academic year

2026 to 2027 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 10

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

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

Mon - 12 – 1

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

Module coordinator

Dr C M Jones

Dr C M Jones
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 is intended to provide students the opportunity to develop their research skills on a topic of their choosing that can be supervised by a member of staff within the School. The dissertation will be 10,000 words (+/-5%). Guided by a supervisor, students will undertake independent research utilising appropriate scholarly resources and additional data sources; apply concepts, theories, and method; and submit a final dissertation of 10,000 words in S2

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS IR2006

Anti-requisites

IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST NOT TAKE OR HAVE TAKEN ANY OTHER DISSERTATION MODULE

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

No Re-assessment available

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Semester 1. 10 x 1-hour weekly lectures 9 x 1-hour weekly tutorials 3 x supervision meetings (of up to 1-hour per meeting) Semester 2. 1 x research event (from a choice of activities each up to three hours in length - employability, writing skills, conference) 2 x supervision meetings (of up to 1 hour per meeting).

Intended learning outcomes

  • undertake independent research utilising appropriate scholarly resources and additional data sources;
  • apply concepts, theories, and methods used in the study of International Relations to a subject matter of their choice;
  • further develop their capacity to think critically and evaluate different interpretations of global political events and issues;
  • further refine their experience with producing detailed, engaging, and compelling academic writing, in a longer format that undertaken previously;
  • develop and utilise time-management techniques, demonstrating self-direction and motivation over an extended period;
  • reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning.