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MRes in The Politics and Economics of Eastern Europe (1 year) dissertation -Ìý 15000 - 18000 words (including all notes and appendices, but excluding the bibliography).

The aims of the Dissertation are:

To provide an opportunity to pursue independent research on a subject of your choice;

To provide experience in identifying a clearly focused research question and developing a thesis around it, over an extended period;

To enable students to test their skills in producing a substantial piece of written work of potentially publishable quality (high level of analysis, judgment and clarity of expression);

To develop and showcase your academic development achieved during the MRes programme;

To prepare you for MPhil, PhD or any other research project you might do in your future career.

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The objectives of the Dissertation are:

To choose an original topic for your research and to identify a relevant and appropriate research question within that topic;

To search for and understand existing literature on the subject (including classic works, up-to-date publications, periodical and internet sources);

To demonstrate knowledge of secondary sources on the chosen subject as well as your ability to assess critically other authors' views and to structure your own argument;

To take into account, as appropriate, relevant historical background and theoretical frameworks;

To develop your organizational, analytical and stylistic skills;

To work towards making an independent contribution on a particular subject.