GV499 One Unit
Dissertation
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Dr Vesselin Dimitrov
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 to students on other programmes.
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 2026.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) in August
Key facts
Department: Government
Course Study Period: Summer Break
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ Level: Level 7
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: 274
Average class size 2024/25: 29
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Communication