Ma Politics Syllabus and Handbook Page

Ma Political Sociology (Russian and Eastern Europe)

Students undertake and pass or be condoned in modules to the value of 180 credits.  The pass mark is 50.

The programme consists of:

Core Module 1: Political Sociology (15 credits) Non condonable.

Core Module 2: A 15 Credit Social Science Methodology Module: Qualitative Methods Understanding and Analysing Data Comparative Analysis in Social and Political Research Introduction to Discourse Analysis

A choice from a range of optional modules (90 credits) Causes, Consequences and Control: Corruption and Governance Democracy and Authoritarianism in Post-communist Europe Informal Practices in Post-Communist Societies Migration in the EU Nations, Identity and Power Politics of Southeast Europe Sexuality and Society in Russia and Eastern Europe Sociology of Religion Understanding 'Transitional Justice' SSEES MA language

Up to 30 credits can be taken from other SSEES MA modules, or other approved UCL departments, including languages.  Please check modules running for which modules are running in a particular academic year.

      

 

Ma Political Anaysis (Russian and Eastern Europe)

Students undertake and pass or be condoned in modules to the value of 180 credits.  The pass mark is 50.

The programme consists of:

Core module: Political Analysis (15 credits) Non condonable.

Plus 1 Core Module from the following list: Qualitative Methods Understanding and Analysing Data Comparative Analysis in Social and Political Research Introduction to Discourse Analysis Quantitative Methods Advanced Quantitative Methods

A research dissertation (60 credits), an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 10,000-12,000 words.

A choice from a range of optional modules (90 credits)      Causes, Consequences and Control: Corruption and Governance Ethnopolitical Conflict in Central and Eastern Europe Informal Practices in Post-Communist Societies Making of Modern Ukraine Nation, Identity and Power in Central and Eastern Europe Russian Politics Security, Identity, Polarity Governance and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe Russian Foreign Policy Baltic Politics and Society Democracy and Authoritarianism in Post-communist Europe Understanding 'Transitional Justice' Politics of South Eastern Europe Up to 30 credits can be taken from other SSEES MA modules, or other approved UCL departments, including languages. Please check modules running for which modules are running in a particular academic year.

  

 

Ma Russian and Post Soviet Politics

Students undertake and pass or be condoned in modules to the value of 180 credits.  The pass mark is 50.

The programme consists of:

One core module (30 credits), Russian Politics Non condonable.

One other core module studing Russian or post-Soviet Politics  (15 or 30 credits)   Baltic Politics and Society,  Corruption and Governance Causes, Consequences and Control,  Informal Practices in Post-Communist Societies,   Making of Modern Ukraine,   Post-Soviet Politics Russian Foriegn Policy

A research dissertation (60 credits), an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 10,000-12,000 words.

A choice from a range of optional modules (90 credits) Optional modules Advanced Quantitative Methods, Comparative Analysis in Social and Political Research, Understanding Transitional Justice, Governance and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe, Introduction to Discourse Analysis, Politics of South-East Europe, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Security, Identity, Polarity Sexuality and Society in Russia and Eastern Europe, Understanding and Analysing Data, SSEES language module in Russian, Ukrainian or Estonian at beginner's level or at intermediate or advanced level.  Up to 30 credits can be taken from other SSEES MA modules, or other approved UCL departments, including languages.  Please check modules running for which modules are running in a particular academic year.

 

 

 

Calculation of the  Postgraduate Masters Degree

For all the above Masters Programmes the final Award is calculated using an Overall Average Mark.  Individual Modules are weighted according to their credited value and the overall mark represents the mean average of the 180 credits undertaken. (Credit-weighted mean average rounded to two decimals.)

In a Student does not meet the above requirements they will be considered for an interim Qualification if they meet the required learning outcomes and credits. Please see the academic manual for more details. (Chapter 4, section 10) 

Consequences of Failure of a Module

Students who obtain a mark below the condoned mark range will be required to re-enter that examination at the next normal occasion. Students with no (EC) Extenuating Circumstances will be permitted one re-assessment oppurtunity.

Students awarded the degree or who have passed a module will not be permitted to repeat assessment of that module.

Extenuating Circumstances

UCL recognises that some students can experience serious difficulties and personal problems which affect their ability to complete an assessment such as a sudden, serious illness or the death of a close relative. Students need to make sure that they notify UCL of any circumstances which are unexpected, significantly disruptive and beyond their control, and which might have a significant impact on their performance at assessment. UCL can then put in place alternative arrangements, such as an extension or a deferral of assessment to a later date. The Extenuating Circumstances Panel will determine the nature and timing of the deferral, which may be offered with or without tuition/ attendance. See Link above for more details. 

Reasonable Adjustments and Special Exam Arrangements. 

UCL will make Reasonable Adjustments to learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that students with a disability are not put at a disadvantage. UCL also provides Reasonable Adjustments for students who might not consider themselves to have a ‘disability’ but who nevertheless would benefit from additional support due to an ongoing medical or mental health condition. It is the responsibility of the student to request Reasonable Adjustments, and students are encouraged to make a request as early as possible. please see link above for more details.