GV5X3
Research Paper in European Politics and Policy
This information is for the 2015/16 session.
Teacher responsible
MRes/PhD Political Science Programme Manager
Availability
This course is available on the MRes Political Science. This course is not available as an outside option.
Students on the MRes/PhD in Political Science only.
Course content
Audit a GV-prefixed course from the MSc in Politics and Government in the European Union and write a research paper on a topic agreed by the convenor of the MSc course and the student’s PhD supervisor. Students must obtain permission from the relevant MSc course convenor to audit the course concerned under this option.
Teaching
Attend the lectures, seminars and reading week activities (if applicable) of the relevant MSc course.
Assessment
Either a 5,000 word research paper (for a half-unit course) or a 10,000 word research paper (for a full-unit course), to be submitted on the Friday of the first week of the subsequent term. i.e. modules taken in the Michaelmas Term submit in the first week of the Lent Term. Modules taken in the Lent Term submit in Summer Term. The research paper will be co-marked by the convenor of the relevant MSc course and the PhD supervisor of the student.
Key facts
Department: Government
Total students 2014/15: Unavailable
Average class size 2014/15: Unavailable
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Communication
- Specialist skills