Corruption & Governance Dissertation (931M9)
Corruption and Governance Dissertation
Module 931M9
Module details for 2024/25.
60 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
There is no formal teaching for the dissertation, but a series of workshops is organised to provide students with the necessary skills for researching and writing a long dissertation. Individual sessions with a supervisor are arranged throughout the Summer Term.
Module learning outcomes
Critically evaluate existing literature in the field before developing original analysis of a question agreed with your supervisor
Demonstrate a good theoretical understanding of the subject matter analysed in the research project
Ensure that all research work, whether empirical or theoretical, is carried out in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with appropriate methodological principles.
Plan and execute a substantial research project on a topic in the area of corruption and governance, drawing on a wide variety of different source materials.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (15000 words) | Summer Vacation Week 15 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring & Summer Teaching | Workshop | 000000000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Elizabeth David-Barrett
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Hannah Richter
Assess convenor
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Prof Robert Barrington
Convenor
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