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

Controlled access 2024/25: No
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