Geopolitics and International Affairs (915M1)
Geopolitics and International Affairs
Module 915M1
Module details for 2026/27.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Develop a critical understanding of geopolitics, international affairs and grand strategy.
Comprehend the foreign policy practices of selected established and emerging Great Powers in the international system.
Understand some of the key regional dynamics of contemporary geopolitics.
Formulate academically informed arguments about the themes of the module.
Present policy-oriented recommendations to a foreign policy audience.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 10 (10 minutes) | 50.00% |
| Essay | T1 Week 7 | 50.00% |
| Report (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Mon 16:00 | 60.00% |
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 | Workshop | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
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