Module Content and Indicative Topics 

This module explores the colonial, anti-colonial and post-colonial cultural production of the Lusophone world in...

Portugal and Its Empire in the 20th Century: Trajectories and Memories (PORT0009)

This module focuses on the Neo-Assyrian Empire in the period c. 900-c.600 BC. The aim is to analyse shifts and continuities in political, social and...

Continuity and Change in the Ancient Near East in the First Millennium BC: the Assyrian Empire (HIST0418)

This module focuses on the Neo-Assyrian Empire in the period c. 900-c.600 BC. The aim is to analyse shifts and continuities in political, social and intellectual life, by examining ancient imperialism in its Near Eastern setting. Throughout the emphasis is on critical evaluation of a diverse corpus of evidence, with a particular focus on art historical approaches to iconography, and assessment of relevant academic literature. 

No prior knowledge is required, either of the period or of any ancient Near Eastern languages.

Continuity and Change in the Ancient Near East in the First Millennium BC: the Assyrian Empire (HIST0407)

This module focuses on the Neo-Assyrian Empire in the period c. 900-c.600 BC. The aim is to analyse shifts and continuities in political, social and intellectual life, by examining ancient imperialism in its Middle Eastern setting. Throughout the emphasis is on critical evaluation of a diverse corpus of evidence, with a particular focus on art historical approaches to iconography, and assessment of relevant academic literature. 

No prior knowledge is required, either of the period or of any ancient Middle Eastern languages.

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

One Year MRes Dissertation in Politics and Economics of Eastern Europe (SEES0121)

MRes in The Politics and Economics of Eastern Europe (1 year) dissertation -  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.

 

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.