Research Thesis MA International Relations in Historical Perspective (2026/2027: Periode 3+Periode 4)

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Cursusdoel

Students will:
-have profound knowledge of and insight into to field of History of International Relations, (History & Theory)
-have thorough knowledge of a focus area within the study programme, or thorough knowledge on the interface of the study programme and another field
-have the academic skills to identify, formulate, analyse and suggest possible solutions to problems in the field of History of International Relations.
-have the academic skills to conduct research on the History of International Relations and report on it in a manner that meets the customary standards of the discipline.
-be able to communicate conclusions, as well as the underlying knowledge, grounds and considerations, to an audience composed of specialists or non-specialists.
-learn to independently gain and assess empirical and theoretical knowledge on a specific topic at an expert level
-learn to independently conduct research at an expert plus level and on the basis of an independently formulated research question and an autonomous exploration of relevant sources, including an extensive amount of primary sources, in combination with a legitimate method of research.


Vakinhoudelijk

The Research Thesis is based on the work conducted at the Research Tutorial. The assessment criteria are the same as with the normal thesis. However, the Research Thesis is more extended, and also shows a higher level of analysis. It entails a more expanded use of sources, including an extensive amount of primary sources. (archival material, interviews and resolutions, declarations, proceedings and policy-papers). Length: Min. 20.000 max. 25.000 words (incl. annotation)

Aanvullende informatie

Werkvormen

Individueel

Toetsing

Masterscriptie

Verplicht | Weging 100% | Minimum cijfer 5,5 | ECTS 20

Main assessment criteria: - Quality and originality research question - Showing your research question’s relevance by comparing it to already existing literature on your research topic - Depth of analysis of your research - Quality and amount of primary and secondary sources used - Structure, language and style - Contribution to scholarship - Min. 20.000, max. 25.000 words (incl. foot notes) The first 5 criteria will be applied more rigorously than with a regular thesis.

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Je moet inschreven staan voor de volgende opleiding:

  • International Relations in Historical Perspective

Voorkennis

Students must have at least 20 credits for the category M (Master), obtained by completing the following courses: GKMV25001 Ges-Many Faces of International Politics (5EC) GKMV26001 Ges-Research seminar MA IR/HP (5 EC) And two of the programme's electives: GKMV18004 Ges-Security and Conflict (5 EC) GKMV18005 Ges-Europe and the World (5 EC) GKMV20002 Ges-Global and Imperial Relations (5 EC)

Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

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Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

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Aanbevolen materiaal

  • WNB

Opmerkingen

Je kunt je voor deze cursus niet inschrijven tijdens de na-inschrijving

Coördinator

dr. P. Pechlivanis p.pechlivanis@uu.nl

Docenten

dr. D.E. de Vlugt d.e.devlugt@uu.nl
dr. M.C. Beers m.c.beers@uu.nl
dr. F.P.L. Gerits f.p.l.gerits@uu.nl
dr. E. de Lange E.deLange@uu.nl
dr. S.S.Z. Paravantes s.s.z.paravantes@uu.nl
dr. E. Zarokostas e.zarokostas@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.

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