The Global Politics of Environment (030IRS)
The Global Politics of Environment, Justice and Development
Module 030IRS
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module deals with urgent questions linked to issues of environment and development, framed within a global context. The question of whether current forms of economic and political organisation in international society are capable of responding to the challenge of environmental sustainability is more pertinent than ever . Questions are being asked about whether we need to fundamentally rethink notions of growth and progress. This module challenges students to expand their conceptions of the environment while reflecting on theoretical and empirical issues linked to environmental (in)justice and development in order to critically evaluate alternative possibilities for the future.
Module learning outcomes
Provide a systematic understanding of key aspects of environment, justice and development linked to global politics.
Deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and evaluation of problems within environment, justice and development linked to global politics.
Act autonomously in planning and carrying out research and writing.
Respond to complex issues as they pertain to issues of environment, justice and development.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 7 | 30.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 11 | 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 | Workshop | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Christopher Hesketh
Convenor
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