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DEV2001 – Globalisation and Development in the 21st Century
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Sabarinath Krishnan
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Globalisation And Development In The 21st Century (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to examine the major issues of globalization and development facing the world in the 21st century. Students taking this module explore the various perspectives on globalization, as well as key issues such as the place of the nation state, cosmopolitanism, migration, and economic inequality. By the end of the module students will be able to confidently debate and discuss the challenges of globalization from different theoretical perspectives within the field, and specifically in the context of development.
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ECN2013 – Intermediate Microeconomics
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Hanane Abouelkheir
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: ECN1021
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Intermediate Microeconomics (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Intermediate Microeconomics, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Economics;
Description: This module is designed to enable students to use the principles of economics acquired on the first-year undergraduate programme to develop a more analytic and critical understanding of microeconomics. The emphasis will be on showing how such understanding can lead to improved application of economic ideas particularly in policy making.
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ECN2018 – Intermediate Macroeconomics
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Antonis
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: ECN1022
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Intermediate Macroeconomics (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Intermediate Macroeconomics, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Economics;
Description: The module gives those students who have already studied Economics at an introductory level the opportunity to consider in some depth the (new to them) key intermediate macroeconomic models which have influenced macroeconomic theorizing and policy making over the last one hundred years. The emphasis will be on showing how an appreciation of such models can lead to improved application of economic ideas in the process of making economic policy.
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ECN2019 – Research Methods for Economists
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Hanane Abouelkheir
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: ECN1019
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Research Methods For Economists (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Research Methods For Economists, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Economics;
Description: The purpose of this module is to develop students? understanding of the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. The focus of the module is to help students to develop a toolkit of econometric techniques so that they can model economic problems with increasing rigour. The module also provides students with a thorough grounding in research methods, focusing in particular on the application of research methods and skills which have direct bearing on the development of their independent learning at both levels 5 and 6.
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ECN2022 – Game Theory
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Zia Khan
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Game Theory, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Game Theory (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Economics; BSc Economics (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the game-theoretic tools to analyse real world strategic situations. They will be able to analyse situations in business and politics with strategic complementarity or strategic substitutability.
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ECN2023 – Economic Perspectives
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Shawky Nasser
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: ECN1014
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Economic Perspectives, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Economic Perspectives (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module examines competing schools of economic thought. Students criticallly assess the underlying assumptions and mathematical framework of mainstream economics, and the degree to which it aids understanding of economic phenomena. Students apply different schools of thought to current economic issues, and contrast the insights with those of mainstream economics.
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ECN2024 – Careers in Economics
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Georgia Giordani
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Careers In Economics, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Careers In Economics (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module exposes students to economics-related career opportunities, as well as provides them the opportunity to critically reflect on these opportunities and requisite skills. In addition, students will gain valuable insight into the sources of, opportunities and requirements for employment in Economics-related jobs and the challenges and rewards that such a career presents.
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ECN2025 – Economic Growth and Inequality
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Shawky Nasser
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Economic Growth And Inequality (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Economic Growth And Inequality, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Economics; BSc Economics (4 Year Programme);
Description: This module introduces students to more complex areas of theory in the economics of economic growth and international development, with a focus on income and wealth disparities within and between countries, as well as groups of countries and regions. The module will also apply these theories to specific sectors and/or development issues.
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ECN2026 – Behavioural Economics
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Behavioural Economics (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Behavioural Economics, Coursework: 100%
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Description: In this module students explore incorporating psychological and experimental insights to gain a view of bigger social processes, for example altruism, cooperation, and trust. Students also consider the possibility of incorporating these aspects into policy design to impact on human behaviour.
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IRD2046 – Democracy in Action
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Suzanne McDonald-Walker
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Democracy In Action (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The practice of democracy is a complex phemomenon that involves a wide range of different sites of engagement and types of action. This module offers an opportunity to explore democratic participation both in the polity and in wider civil society by engaging with both formal political and wider civic arenas.
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IRD2066 – Politics and International Relations in Practice (Placement Module)
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Suzanne McDonald-Walker
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Politics And International Relations In Practice (Placement Module) (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to provide students with key knowledge and skills for conducting theoretical and empirical inquiries when they undertake their placements or internships. Students taking this module develop their understanding in a real world setting and are also equipped with a range of skills and techniques to help them devise, manage and communicate their research effectively.
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IRD2097 – Research Methods
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Michael Maher
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Research Methods (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Research Methods, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Politics & International Relations;
Description: This module is designed to introduce the key philosophical and methodological issues underpinning the research process in International Relations, Politics and Development research. The module also provides students with a thorough grounding in research methods, focusing in particular on the application of research methods and skills which have direct bearing on the development of their independent learning at both levels 5 and 6.
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IRD2101 – Security, Terror and New Wars
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Eddie Tembo
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Security, Terror And New Wars (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to approaches to understanding (in)security. Students will explore contemporary security issues that challenge state-centric approaches to global politics, such as global terrorism, environmental security and the concept of failed states, and will explore the role of sub- and supra-national actors in the global governance of security.
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IRD2102 – International Field Module
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: David Waller
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: IRD2097
Assessment: STDFF - International Field Module (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to provide students with a valuable opportunity to develop their understanding of politics and international relations in an international setting. Students draw on prior knowledge and social science research skills training to undertake the study of relevant topics of interest related to the country chosen for the field visit.
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IRD2103 – Global Information Networks
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Graham McBeath
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Global Information Networks (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to explore historically from the various layers of information processing that link data flow to codes, hardware, wetware and power-ware - to the systems of social and political interference that attempt to shape the control of the organisation as well as the content of networks ancient and modern.
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IRD2104 – Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Graham McBeath
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Politics Of Sub-Saharan Africa (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Politics Of Sub-Saharan Africa, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Politics & International Relations;
Description: The module will provide a state-based analysis of sub-Saharan African politics, drawing from political science, history and anthropology. It will address critically theoretical and thematic debates, including the nature of African leaderships and government, their political liberalisation or fall into violence or military control, and the possibility of democratisation.
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IRD2105 – Global North: Power and Transformations
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: David Waller
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Global North: Power And Transformations (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Global North: Power And Transformations, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the political systems of the United States and the European Union. Central will be an examination of the major institutions and the balance of power within each system. The emphasis is upon comparative politics to demonstrate how the two exhibit both common characteristics and distinctive differences.
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IRD2115 – Comparative Media Policy
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Graham McBeath
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Comparative Media Policy (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Comparative Media Policy, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Politics & International Relations;
Description: The purpose of this module is to explore and analyse the techno-political and socio-cultural models, impact and spread of media services in a variety of regions and states. The module reflects on the development of media technologies, past and present, in relation to the emergence of national and international regulation.
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IRD2116 – Democracy in the United States of America
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: David Waller
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Democracy In The United States Of America (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Democracy In The United States Of America, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Politics & International Relations;
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the institutions of the U.S. governmental system, their constitutional basis, and their principal functions. The study of the institutions is complemented by an in-depth examination of the operation of the presidential election system.
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IRD2117 – Politics and International Relations in Practice (Placement Module)
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Suzanne McDonald-Walker
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Politics And International Relations In Practice (Placement Module) (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Politics And International Relations In Practice (Placement Module), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Politics & International Relations; BA Politics & International Relations (Including Integrated Foundation Year);
Description: The purpose of this module is to enhance the employability of students by facilitating placements or internships. Students taking this module develop their understanding in a real world setting and are also equipped with a range of skills and techniques to help them devise, manage and communicate their research effectively.
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IRD2118 – Future Directions
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Suzanne McDonald-Walker
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Future Directions (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Future Directions, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Politics & International Relations;
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide students with essential knowledge and skills necessary for conducting theoretical and empirical inquiries in preparation for post-graduate employment.
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IRD2119 – Formulating Policy
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Eddie Tembo
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Formulating Policy (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Formulating Policy, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Politics & International Relations; BA Politics & International Relations (Including Integrated Foundation Year);
Description: On this module students will undertake a period of supervised independent study whereby they will develop advanced understanding of an institution aligned with the discipline of politics and international relations.
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IRD2120 – International Fieldwork
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: David Waller
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - International Fieldwork (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - International Fieldwork, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Politics & International Relations;
Description: On this module students will travel overseas to develop their understanding of politics and international relations in an international setting. Students will draw upon their prior knowledge and understanding to develop and apply their research skills to topics related to the country that is visited.
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IRD2121 – Politics in the European Union
Field: ECONOMICS, INT RELATIONS AND DEV
Co-ordinator: Suzanne McDonald-Walker
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Politics In The European Union (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Politics In The European Union, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Politics & International Relations;
Description: This module provides an examination of major aspects of the European Union. Central will be an exploration of the rationale for union, organisational structure, central policies and key factors underlying its past, present and future.