GV993-7-SU-CO:
MA Dissertation

The details
2023/24
Government
Colchester Campus
Summer
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Monday 22 April 2024
Friday 28 June 2024
60
24 August 2023

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

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Module description

This module is the dissertation. But it is also a set of resources and events giving practical advice to students on how to do their own independent research with a primary focus on that dissertation project.

Module aims

The aims of this module are:



  • to teach students to think and write critically about Political Science.

  • students will develop the ability to understand and make reasoned arguments using positivist or normative theories.


These aims and objectives are achieved through a variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures and discussions.

Module learning outcomes

The objectives of the module are:



  1. (Re)introduce students to key concepts and models in political science

  2. Train students to identify and evaluate different types of research question

  3. Present a number of models and structures for writing a dissertation

  4. Provide opportunities for peer and faculty review of students’ dissertation projects

Module information

The module also enables students to acquire the following generic and transferable skills:



  1. Library and internet research

  2. Data collection, presentation and analysis

  3. Exposition and argumentation in a structured fashion

  4. Working independently and under supervision

Learning and teaching methods

This module is an independent research project. Support sessions will be arranged throughout the academic year and will provide guidance through the dissertation process.

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Dissertation Submission  10/01/2025  100% 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

100 per cent Coursework Mark

Reassessment

100 per cent Coursework Mark

Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Tobias Bohmelt, email: tbohmelt@essex.ac.uk.
Module Supervisor Professor Rob Johns rajohn@essex.ac.uk or Module Administrator Jamie Seakens (govpgquery@essex.ac.uk)

 

Availability
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External examiner

Dr Damien Bol
King's College London
Senior Lecturer
Dr Kyriaki Nanou
Durham University
Associate Professor in European politics
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 15 hours, 14 (93.3%) hours available to students:
1 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information
Government

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