This course allows outstanding students to work with a supervising academic to conduct an independent research program focussing on an issue or issues in Globalisation.  The topic and assessment are to be agreed between the student and supervising academic.

Students who satisfy the requirements of this course will have the knowledge and skills:

1. to scope, plan implement and report on a limited desk-based research task with minimal direction; and

2. to demonstrate critical appreciation of a particular globalisation issue. 

Proposal of 1,000 words (20%) (LO 1 and 2)

Research Paper 5,000 words (80%) (LO 1 and 2)

Students will be expected to spend 120 hours working on the project. This includes meeting times with the supervisor. 

Students must have completed the two compulsory courses required as part of the Master of Globalisation with a Distinction or higher in both courses.  Requires the permission of the Head of School.

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Will depend on the topic selected.  Access may be required to statistical software or other specialist software depending on the nature of the research to be undertaken.