GV499     
Dissertation

This information is for the 2024/25 session.

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Political Science (Conflict Studies and Comparative Politics), MSc in Political Science (Global Politics), MSc in Political Science (Political Behaviour), MSc in Political Science (Political Science and Political Economy), MSc in Political Theory, MSc in Public Policy and Administration and MSc in Regulation. This course is not available as an outside option.

Course content

A compulsory 10,000 word dissertation is required to be submitted as part of the assessment for each Government MSc programme. The dissertation is due in August 2025.

Assessment

Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) in August.

Student performance results

(2020/21 - 2022/23 combined)

Classification % of students
Distinction 36.8
Merit 52.9
Pass 9
Fail 1.3

Key facts

Department: Government

Total students 2023/24: 273

Average class size 2023/24: 25

Controlled access 2023/24: Yes

Value: One Unit

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