Mobilities and Global Inequalities (004IDA)
Mobilities and Global Inequalities
Module 004IDA
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of key theoretical perspectives from migration studies and development theories and how these intersect.
Critically reflect on the ideas, theories and assumptions of dominant academic and policy approaches to migration and development.
Independently identify and analyse suitable empirical evidence and case studies.
Critically apply knowledge of key theoretical perspectives to analyse, evaluate and assess the implications of global forced and voluntary migration for development.
Convey clear, critical, and synthetic analysis of issues related to migration-development nexus to informed, non-academic audiences
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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