GV5XA Half Unit
Research Paper in Comparative Politics
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
MRes/PhD Political Science Programme Director
Availability
This course is available on the MRes/PhD in Political Science. This course is not available as an outside option.
Students on the MRes/PhD in Political Science only.
Course content
Attend a GV-prefixed course from the relevant MSc programme 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 attend the course concerned under this option. Regular attendance and active contributions to the seminars are required.
Teaching
Attend the lectures, seminars and reading week activities (if applicable) of the relevant MSc course.
Formative coursework
A plan for the research paper on which the students receive feedback and topic approval.
Assessment
Research paper (100%).
A 5,000 word research paper to be submitted on Tuesday Week 1 of the subsequent term (i.e., modules taken in the Michaelmas term submit in Week 1 of the Lent term; modules taken in the Lent term submit in Week 1 of the Summer term). The research paper will be co-marked by the convenor of the relevant MSc course and the PhD supervisor of the student.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Government
Total students 2019/20: Unavailable
Average class size 2019/20: Unavailable
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
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