2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Global Development and Political Economy of International Resources
Programme code: | MA-GD&PEIR | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Jorg Wiegratz | Contact address: | J.Wiegratz@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Good honours degree or equivalent. English language meeting current POLIS requirements.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
POLIS
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
POLIS
Programme specification:
Programme Aims:
On completion of the programme candidates will be able to show knowledge of the main issues underpinning the allocation of resources and understand the linkages between resource allocation and the political economy of the world economy. This is a specialist niche within the Global Development suite that allows students to combine the larger theoretical insights of Global Development with the particular knowledge that will equip them for careers in the specialised area of Political Economy of Resources.
This programme combines a broad interdisciplinary insight into development theories and strategies with a specialization in the Political Economy of International Resources. This programme will attract a diverse group of students from a range of countries in the North and South and a variety of disciplinary backgrounds and is is particularly suited for people with professional experience in development who require a rigorous analytical training as well as for those from other backgrounds who are seeking a course of study which covers the main theoretical approaches as well as insight into development.
The course is built around a common core in Global Development Theory and Issues, plus a core module in the Political Economy of Resources. A second specialist module is highly recommended, and the dissertation will be on development issues related to International Resources. In addition, students can choose from a wide range of development related modules. The programme is very flexible and combines the broad introduction provided by the core course, with the more specific subject matter of resources.
On completion of the programme students will be able to who the major actors are in relation to the political economy of resources and develop case study knowledge of specific resources and or country experiences.
Progression rules for all POLIS MA programmes
1) Proceed to dissertation:
Students can proceed straight to dissertation if a pass at 50% or above is achieved in a minimum of 90 credits (including all compulsory modules for that programme) AND if they have an overall credit weighted average of at least 50%. If there are any failed modules then one re-sit opportunity per failed module will be offered.
2) Proceed to dissertation suspended until 1) achieved:
Students who achieve 50% or above in a minimum of 60 but fewer than 90 credits will be suspended from progressing to dissertation until after their re-sits have been taken and the criteria in 1) have been achieved. Once the student has achieved the criteria in 1) they will be allowed to progress to project at the next available opportunity which is usually in the next academic year.
3) Cannot proceed to dissertation or MA, re-registered on PG Diploma:
Students will not be allowed to proceed to dissertation or the MA, and will subsequently be re-registered on the PGDip if a pass at 50% or above is achieved in fewer than 60 credits. There will be one re-sit opportunity offered for each failed module for a maximum award of a PGDiploma to be obtained.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
PIED5256M | Global Inequalities and Development | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PIED5275M | Political Economy of Resources and Development | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5777M | POLIS MA Dissertation | 60 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan (Adv pre 2223), 1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules:
PIED5201M | The Global Politics of Health: Power and Inequity | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5210M | Africa in the Contemporary World | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5213M | Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5235M | Education in Development | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5255M | Gender, Globalisation and Development | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5400M | The Rise of China | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5410M | Contemporary Politics of the Middle East | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5456M | Conflict and Insurgency in Southeast Asia | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5501M | The Politics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5523M | International Political Economy | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5626M | Global Justice | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5764M | Development Management Techniques | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5766M | Research Methodology for Development | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Last updated: 28/06/2016
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