| Unit name | International Political Economy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | POLIM3015 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Appleton |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit deals with the interaction between international politics and the world economy that is the core concern of International Political Economy (IPE). It begins by examining a variety of theoretical approaches to IPE. Students are given an opportunity to use them as conceptual tools with which to articulate a critical treatment of the architecture of the changing economic order. In particular the trend toward regionalisation and globalisation of the already existing international system is considered alongside its implications for the changing international order. This unit also highlights the current dilemma faced by the so-called LDCs (Less Developed Countries). Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the abandonment of non-market orientated growth strategies, much of the post-colonial world is now adopting free market, liberalisation strategies, yet there remains significant evidence to suggest that LDCs have yet to reap the benefits held out to them by institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank. This unit is only available to students registered for MSc/Diploma degrees in the Department of Politics. Please note that the Department does not permit the auditing of any of its units.
This unit aims to:
On successful completion of the unit the student should have:
The unit will be taught through blended learning methods, including a mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching activities
10% participation 25% presentation 65% 3000 word essay
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
