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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Dissertation
Module Code	LG527
School	School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	30
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

INACTIVE - MA dissertation is an original piece of research on a substantive topic of interest in any field of international relations, international development, comparative politics, conflict studies, international organization or political economy. It counts for one-third of student's total marks for the programme; it is between 15 and 20 thousand words.

Learning Outcomes

1. Produce a lengthy piece of original academic research on the topic of student's choice
2. Develop an in-depth expertise in a particular subject
3. Carry out investigation using a battery of research techniques and theoretical approaches
4. Analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate findings

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Dissertation Writing.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

MDEV

MA in Development

MIR

MA in International Relations

MISC

MA in International Security & Conflict

Timetable this semester: Timetable for LG527