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IR5902: DISSERTATION (MSC IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES) (2017-2018)

Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 11:59


Course Overview

The dissertation allows students to conduct a piece of original research on a topic of their own choice.  This in-depth research can be on a topic within culture, society, politics or international relations of Latin America.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 60 credits (30 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Mervyn Bain

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • MSc Latin American Studies (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Students who meet the necessary requirements proceed to the 12-15,000 word dissertation, which is a compulsory part of the MSc in Latin American Studies. It enables students to pursue in-depth knowledge and original research on a topic of the culture, society, politics or international relations of Latin America, subject to approval of the teaching staff. The dissertation is designed to allow students to extend an interest in some aspect of the degree and to have experience in formulating, designing and conducting their own research investigation. Students will be prepared for this by the core and elective courses of the MSc programme, by one 2-hour seminar of dissertation-writing training, and by individual supervision.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Dissertation, 12-15,000 words: 100%

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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