This course is compulsory on the Executive MSc in Political Economy of Europe. This course is not available as an outside option.

Students in the Executive MSc Political Economy of Europe are required to write a dissertation on a topic within the field of their programme. Preparation for the Dissertation will commence with a week-long seminar (9 x 3hours) on aspects of research, writing, etc., followed by at least two research proposal drafts within two-month intervals, including (virtual) office hours, leading to a final dissertation project outline after 6 months (from December to July). The dissertation deadline is the second Monday in September of the second year.

The course will run between 4-8 January 2016. 

Dissertation (100%).