Political Research & Analysis - POL00014M
- Department: Politics and International Relations
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
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Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
- See module specification for other years: 2026-27
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2023-24 |
Module aims
This module considers the nature, practice and philosophical underpinnings of political research and analysis. The first section of the module examines some key issues in the philosophy of political analysis, particularly focusing on the nature of explanation, values and objectivity. The second section of the module focuses more narrowly on problems and strategies of research design such as methodology, critical analysis and putting theory into practice.
Module learning outcomes
Students who are just beginning their dissertation projects will be able to use many of the conceptual tools necessary to develop a general idea or topic into an effective research design.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Module feedback
Students will receive written timely feedback on their formative assessment. They will also have the opportunity to discuss their feedback during the module tutor's feedback and guidance hours.
Students will receive written feedback on their summative assessment no later than six weeks after submission; and the module tutor will hold a specific session to discuss feedback, which students can also opt to attend. They will also have the opportunity to discuss their feedback during the module tutor's regular feedback and guidance hours.
Indicative reading
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