School of Global Studies

Security and Insecurity (L2061N)

Security and Insecurity in Global Politics

Module L2061N

Module details for 2021/22.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module learning outcomes

Understand different concepts of security.

Critically examine a variety of contemporary security issues.

Understand the manner in which theoretical perspectives have been applied to examine these international security issues.

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (2000 words)Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00100.00%
Coursework0.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
TestT2 Week 11 (12 minutes)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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterSeminar1 hour11111111111
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour11111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Dr Melanie Richter-Montpetit

Assess convenor
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Dr David Brenner

Convenor
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