Description
MRes in The Politics and Economics of Eastern Europe (1 year) dissertation -Ìý 15000 - 18000 words (including all notes and appendices, but excluding the bibliography).
The aims of the Dissertation are:
To provide an opportunity to pursue independent research on a subject of your choice;
To provide experience in identifying a clearly focused research question and developing a thesis around it, over an extended period;
To enable students to test their skills in producing a substantial piece of written work of potentially publishable quality (high level of analysis, judgment and clarity of expression);
To develop and showcase your academic development achieved during the MRes programme;
To prepare you for MPhil, PhD or any other research project you might do in your future career.
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The objectives of the Dissertation are:
To choose an original topic for your research and to identify a relevant and appropriate research question within that topic;
To search for and understand existing literature on the subject (including classic works, up-to-date publications, periodical and internet sources);
To demonstrate knowledge of secondary sources on the chosen subject as well as your ability to assess critically other authors' views and to structure your own argument;
To take into account, as appropriate, relevant historical background and theoretical frameworks;
To develop your organizational, analytical and stylistic skills;
To work towards making an independent contribution on a particular subject.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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