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International relations: Thesis

Course
IR1511
Bachelor’s level
15 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
100%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-72055
Course content
Tuition
Full education cost: 24 000 SEK
First payment: 24 000 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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Summary

In the course, you plan, carry out and present a scientific investigation independently. The work is reported in the form of an essay which is dealt with at an examining seminar.

About

In the course, you independently plan, carry out and present a scientific investigation. The work includes formulating a clearly defined research problem, collecting relevant material, and using methods and theories relevant to international relations to conduct a credible analysis and draw independent and well-founded conclusions.

The work is presented in the form of an essay, which is discussed at an examination seminar where you also provide constructive feedback on another student’s essay. A large part of the teaching takes place in the form of individual supervision.

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires a passed result in 30 credits core courses and 30 credits advanced courses in international relations and passed result on method courses of 15 credits in global studies, or the equivalent.

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.

After graduation

After studying international relations, you have relevant knowledge and analytical tools for work at workplaces with an international focus.