Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Understanding Migration
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 36029
Module Lead	Deema Kaneff
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Human mobility has always been an important part of the human experience. As such, it is crucial to gain an understanding of the role of migration in contemporary political, economic and social systems. This module will take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of migration, covering a diverse range of geographic regions, such as the Middle East and Europe. It will engage in a range of theoretical approaches. This will enable the study of different forms of migration (e.g. labour and forced migration) and a variety of topics, including: mobility, borders, identity, inequalities, agency, and citizenship.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key debates about migration. Apply this understanding of migration to real-world case studies in a critical way. Draw on appropriate sources in order to effectively evaluate and communicate the impact of migration on social, political, and/or economic issues.
Assessment	36029-01 : 1000 Word Essay : Coursework (25%) 36029-03 : 3000 Word Assessment : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1000 words media article (25%) 1x 2500 word essay (75%) Reassessment by failed component
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