International Relations Major (Level 3)
International Relations Minor (Level 3)
International Relations Single Honours (Level 3)
Politics Dual Honours (Level 3)
Politics Major (Level 3)
Politics Minor (Level 3)
Politics Single Honours (Level 3)
This module will provide students with an in-depth and systematic understanding of recent
developments and issues in urban and regional governance in the UK. It seeks to widen students&© understanding of subnational levels of governance within the UK state and to engage them with recent institutional, theoretical and conceptual changes in urban politics. The final module mark is based upon the following: a 2,500 word essay (50%); a 2-hour unseen written exam (50%) and a presentation (0%).
&· To critically analyse empirical research, and to develop a comprehensive understanding of methodological techniques, issues and perspectives regarding the study of contemporary urban governance.
&· The module also aims to provide students with a critical understanding of how urban and regional issues have become increasingly interdependent with politics and society, and what kind of challenges contemporary decision-making and its institutions face in this respect.
Analyse and apply relevant concepts and theories of urban politics. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
Critically evaluate the role of cities within evolving frameworks of multi-level governance and Europeanisation. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
Apply relevant critical and theoretical secondary materials in analysing primary documents. will be achieved by assessments: 1 and 2
Examination 2 hours
Preparation for seminars 40 hours
Research for and writing of essays 60 hours
Preparation for presentation 8 hours
Preparation for examination 20 hours
Total 150 hours
Students will complete a 2500 words essay. They will have a choice of questions based around the seminar topics.
A formative individual presentation drawn from a list based on seminar topics.
Students will answer two questions in two hours. They will have a choice of questions.
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