The Arms Trade in International Politics (L7095S)
The Arms Trade in International Politics
Module L7095S
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Develop a systematic and critical understanding of the social and international relations of military production and trade.
Develop a detailed conceptual understanding of the empirical and theoretical uncertainties, ambiguities and limits found in the study of the arms trade.
Effectively synthesise and communicate a theoretically informed analysis of a given research topic on the arms trade.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 6 | 66.67% |
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 11 (20 minutes) | 33.33% |
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Fri 16:00 | 70.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
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