Prof Kevin Featherstone COW 2.02, Prof Sara Hobolt COW 1.02, Dr Vassilis Monastiriotis COW 2.05, Dr Waltraud Schelkle COW 1.06 and Dr Jonathan White COW 1.09

This course is compulsory for all first, second and third year European Institute MPhil/PhD students. The course is also recommended for those second and third year PhD students in the Government Department whose research focuses on European topics.

Presentation and detailed discussion of PhD theses, outlines and progression. Discussion of thesis chapters and related doctoral research. Discussion of research design and methodology. Practice conference panel sessions. A detailed syllabus is fixed at the start of each term.

15 hours of seminars in the MT. 15 hours of seminars in the LT.

There is no examination for this course. Regular attendance and active participation is required. All students are required: to present at least one substantial chapter/paper draft; to act as a discussant on another paper; and to make a contribution to a conference panel session.