Thesis in International Relations

Course NameThesis in International Relations
Course CodeIRS340
DescriptionThe main goal of this course is to bring together the knowledge acquired throughout the course of your studies to write a good bachelor’s thesis. This course is conducted as “independent study”, individual work with your advisor – specialist in the chosen area – with an aim to develop your thesis proposal (final project of the Thesis Seminar course) into a full-fledged thesis. Throughout the course, your advisor will give step-by-step (chapter-by-chapter) guidance on theory and its application, structuring of chapters and logic of arguments made. You advisor will also help you with orientation in topic-relevant literature and primary sources such as media, public or archival/historical data.
Learning OutcomesApplied Theory Theses:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
– Demonstrate their ability to put together a cohesive and wholesome research design;
– Demonstrate their understanding of theory;
– Demonstrate application of theory to case(s) on the appropriate BA level; – Support their argumentation with relevant evidence and proper reference to sources;
– Comprehensively communicate their findings in written form.

Historical Theses:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
– Demonstrate their ability to put together a historical study reflecting on the context/position from which it is written;
– Demonstrate their ability to keep in line of the chosen historical approach;
– Demonstrate historical accuracy;
– Support their argumentation with relevant evidence and proper reference to sources;
– Comprehensively communicate their findings in written form.
SchoolSchool of International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD)
LevelBachelor
Number of credits (US / ECTS)3 US / 6 ECTS
PrerequisitesThesis seminar