International Political Economy (IPE) is not an 'economics' module, and covers a wide range of subjects including the role of international organisations, as well as states, in global governance; poverty, dependence, and development; productive and reproductive labour; labour markets and globalisation; rising inequality in the 'developed' world, and more. You will analyse specific case studies to look at how people are affected by global power dynamics in the current global political economy, and make links with the study of transnational relationships across various actors. 

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This module provides an introduction to key themes and theories of International Relations (IR). It covers the traditional and non-traditional approaches and theories that are part of this sub-discipline of politics, with an emphasis on critical thinking and critical approaches to theorising. Each session combines an in-depth coverage of theories with an emphasis on relating theory to global politics.

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This module aims to examine how the national and international moments of contemporary politics are interrelated; to develop a critical understanding of the social-historical processes of globalisation; and to examine the agents and strategies that drive the current trajectories in geopolitics.

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This module explores a deeper understanding of human rights, the rule of law, and democracy, as the problematic foundation for interpretation and application of human rights law.
In this module, you will acquire the analytic tools necessary to understand and replicate the methods and legal techniques used to argue a violation of international human rights law and a familiarity with the major debates and controversies surrounding the interpretation of international human rights law and its impact at the domestic and international level.
You will also develop a critical understanding of the multi dimensional characteristics of human rights interpretation, involving institutional politics, socio-economic claims and competing visions of justice.

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This module offers the chance to develop an understanding of the scope and nature of terrorism as it relates to the Middle East. You will be able to cultivate your ability to differentiate between varying forms of terrorism in relation to the political and societal context from which they originate and the differing domestic, regional and international responses they provoke.

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This module examines the evidence for a participatory crisis by focussing on five areas. Firstly, you will analyse the different theories of why people participate and why they don’t including: socio-economic models, mobilisation theories and social capital. Secondly, you will look at the empirical evidence for decline – what are the trends in political engagement and attitudes? How do they differ from the so-called golden age of the 1950s-60s? Was there ever really a golden age? Thirdly, you will examine those commonly held responsible for turning people off politics, notably, how far the behaviour of politicians and the negative reporting of the media contributes to disengagement. Fourthly, you will assess different forms of collective participation from the problems of traditional organisations, such as parties and trade unions, to the rise of protest and consumer politics. Finally, we consider some of the solutions to citizen disengagement and the future direction of political participation.

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This module is divided into three parts. The first covers the controversial claims concerning the role of the media: tools in the hands of the terrorists, an ally of the government, or something different altogether? The second deals with issues such as the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists in reporting terrorism; the use of the media by the terrorists; the attempt at managing the media by governments; and the effects of media coverage on the public. The third part involves a practical group project, aimed at testing the claims which can be found in the literature in relation to the role of the media in connection to terrorism.

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This module allows students to develop an advanced knowledge of British Foreign Policy and British strategic thinking about foreign policy in the years 1903-2003. It examines in particular Britain's relations with all of the major western European powers, China, the United States, Russia/the Soviet Union and the countries of the Middle East.

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You will analyse contemporary maritime strategies and naval doctrines and assess the utility of maritime forces in the constabulary, diplomatic and benign roles. You will develop an understanding of the economic and legal aspects of maritime power; the relationship of naval power with other forms of maritime activity; and the dynamics of sea power in the contemporary globalised world.

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You will work with your supervisor, and write an independently researched and written dissertation with your supervisor.

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International Political Economy (IPE) is not an 'economics' module, and covers a wide range of subjects including the role of international organisations, as well as states, in global governance; poverty, dependence, and development; productive and reproductive labour; labour markets and globalisation; rising inequality in the 'developed' world, and more. You will analyse specific case studies to look at how people are affected by global power dynamics in the current global political economy, and make links with the study of transnational relationships across various actors. 

close

This module provides an introduction to key themes and theories of International Relations (IR). It covers the traditional and non-traditional approaches and theories that are part of this sub-discipline of politics, with an emphasis on critical thinking and critical approaches to theorising. Each session combines an in-depth coverage of theories with an emphasis on relating theory to global politics.

close

This module explores a deeper understanding of human rights, the rule of law, and democracy, as the problematic foundation for interpretation and application of human rights law.
In this module, you will acquire the analytic tools necessary to understand and replicate the methods and legal techniques used to argue a violation of international human rights law and a familiarity with the major debates and controversies surrounding the interpretation of international human rights law and its impact at the domestic and international level.
You will also develop a critical understanding of the multi dimensional characteristics of human rights interpretation, involving institutional politics, socio-economic claims and competing visions of justice.

close

This module examines the evidence for a participatory crisis by focussing on five areas. Firstly, you will analyse the different theories of why people participate and why they don’t including: socio-economic models, mobilisation theories and social capital. Secondly, you will look at the empirical evidence for decline – what are the trends in political engagement and attitudes? How do they differ from the so-called golden age of the 1950s-60s? Was there ever really a golden age? Thirdly, you will examine those commonly held responsible for turning people off politics, notably, how far the behaviour of politicians and the negative reporting of the media contributes to disengagement. Fourthly, you will assess different forms of collective participation from the problems of traditional organisations, such as parties and trade unions, to the rise of protest and consumer politics. Finally, we consider some of the solutions to citizen disengagement and the future direction of political participation.

close

This module is divided into three parts. The first covers the controversial claims concerning the role of the media: tools in the hands of the terrorists, an ally of the government, or something different altogether? The second deals with issues such as the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists in reporting terrorism; the use of the media by the terrorists; the attempt at managing the media by governments; and the effects of media coverage on the public. The third part involves a practical group project, aimed at testing the claims which can be found in the literature in relation to the role of the media in connection to terrorism.

close

This module allows students to develop an advanced knowledge of British Foreign Policy and British strategic thinking about foreign policy in the years 1903-2003. It examines in particular Britain's relations with all of the major western European powers, China, the United States, Russia/the Soviet Union and the countries of the Middle East.

close

You will analyse contemporary maritime strategies and naval doctrines and assess the utility of maritime forces in the constabulary, diplomatic and benign roles. You will develop an understanding of the economic and legal aspects of maritime power; the relationship of naval power with other forms of maritime activity; and the dynamics of sea power in the contemporary globalised world.

close

This module offers the chance to develop an understanding of the scope and nature of terrorism as it relates to the Middle East. You will be able to cultivate your ability to differentiate between varying forms of terrorism in relation to the political and societal context from which they originate and the differing domestic, regional and international responses they provoke.

close

This module aims to examine how the national and international moments of contemporary politics are interrelated; to develop a critical understanding of the social-historical processes of globalisation; and to examine the agents and strategies that drive the current trajectories in geopolitics.

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