Postgraduate Module Descriptor


POLM808: Independent Study in Politics

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.

Overview

NQF Level7
Credits15 ECTS Value7.5
Term(s) and duration

This module will run during term 3 (11 weeks)

Academic staff

Dr Elena Gadjanova (Convenor)

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Available via distance learning

No

This module is designed for students on MA programmes in Politics, but it may be open to other students on other MA programmes. It allows students to work closely with a supervising member of staff on a topic, text, or thinker appropriate to the student's MA programme. The student is responsible for approaching an appropriate staff member and obtaining agreement for supervision and then to design, in agreement with the supervisor, a programme of research and a schedule of tuition, culminating in a research-based essay.

Module created

01/10/2009

Last revised

18/01/2021