URL study guide

https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/R_MthLPIS

Course Objective

The purpose of the thesis is to conduct independent academic research in the area of international security. Students will demonstrate the analytical skills to apply acquired knowledge and insights to concrete problems in the area of international security and to critically assess (interdisciplinary) research, legal developments and political developments in the area of international security. The latter includes the ability to demonstrate a critical attitude regarding existing theories and knowledge and to draw conclusions from legal texts, empirical data and research findings. Students will also demonstrate the communicative skills necessary to present and discuss their knowledge, research findings and methodology.

Course Content

Every student will have a supervisor assigned to themr. The supervisor will guide the student through the various stages of writing a thesis, such as defining a research question, reviewing the relevant literature, developing and carrying out a research design.

Teaching Methods

Students will receive guidance and feedback from their supervisors in a mix of small group thesis seminars and individual meetings.

Method of Assessment

written thesis

Additional Information

Additional information will be made available in the final thesis course syllabus.
Academic year1/09/2431/08/25
Course level18.00 EC

Language of Tuition

  • English

Study type

  • Master