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School of Global Studies

Global Geographies of Economic Change (018GRA)

Global Geographies of Economic Change

Module 018GRA

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of a range of different theoretical
approaches within the field of economic geography

Explain how the unevenness in today’s global economy and society,
between different countries, regions and groups, has been produced
historically.

Demonstrate an understanding of how different places are shaped by
economic processes, and how governments have sought to manage
these processes

Apply economic geography concepts to interpret and analyse a range of
contemporary social, economic, and environmental challenges

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (3000 words)Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Mon 16:00100.00%
Timing

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLecture2 hours11111111111

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