A 40 to 60-page (15,000 to 20,000 word) research paper (75% of the final mark) written under the supervision of a political science faculty member and a companion thesis seminar (25% of final mark). The seminar provides a forum for students to periodically present and discuss their on-going research and to examine issues and approaches related to the structure, organization and presentation of the thesis.
Not eligible for CR/NCR option.
14.0 credits, 3.0 GPA in Political Science courses, supervisor's approval, an approved thesis proposal.