Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Contemporary International Political Economy
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 20911
Module Lead	Huw Macartney
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	The course begins with the ideas of crisis and change. In the first few weeks we will look at the process of knowledge production and how we think about the world and possibilities for change. Then we turn our attention to the history of Economics; organizational cultures; and modern finance. Following reading week we take some big issues in the global economy such as the rise or reemergence of China; tax havens; and human trafficking.
Learning Outcomes	At the end of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate a sound theoretical understanding of the key conceptual issues relating to globalisation. Apply these to current developments within the international economy. And be able to show awareness of the wider political context of how international political economy shapes global governance
Assessment	20911-02 : 500 Word Assessment + Audio : Coursework (25%) 20911-05 : 3000 Word Assessment : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Assessment: 1x 500 word essay plan (25%) + 1x 3000 word case study essay (75%) Reassessment by failed component
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