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IR5998 Dissertation for Terrorism and Political Violence Studies MLitt Distance learning Programme

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

3 x supervision sessions, at times to be arranged with the supervisor, plus access to online dissertation teaching materials.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr K J McConaghy

Dr K J McConaghy
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module allows students to undertake an in-depth investigation into issues within or related to the field of Terrorism, Extremism and Political Violence and to prepare a 15,000- word (approximately) dissertation. The dissertation will make use of skills acquired during the Taught Postgraduate modules undertaken during the programme to identify, investigate, analyse and report upon an area of contemporary concern or interest. Supervision of the dissertation will be provided, and this will take the form of at least three scheduled meetings, and the review of draft written materials prepared by the student.

Assessment pattern

Coursework (Dissertation) = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Individual supervision.

Scheduled learning hours

3

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

600

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • By researching their chosen topic, arranging it in a logical and interesting fashion, and by writing up a fairly substantial piece of scholarly work, students will: have the opportunity to apply concepts, theories, methods used in the study of international relations to a subject matter of their choice, subject to available supervision芴
  • develop further their capacity to think critically and independently芴
  • learn to evaluate different interpretations of world political events and issues芴
  • reflect and take responsibility for their own learning.

Additional information from school

Module Coordinator S1: Dr Kieran McConaghy Module Coordinator S2: Dr Javier Argomaniz