The Politics of Brexit (699M9)
The Politics of Brexit
Module 699M9
Module details for 2017/18.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Brexit is a watershed for politics in the UK, the EU and beyond. The module will cover three areas: the process and politics that led to the referendum decision for the UK to exit the European Union; the process of Brexit and the implications and ramifications of the post-Brexit context. In the course of this module some key issues will be covered (such as trade, immigration, foreign policy). The module considers Brexit from three perspectives: the UK, the EU and the wider international politics
Module learning outcomes
Assess and critically evaluate how existing social science literature can be used to explain Brexit
Critically apply various theoretical perspectives to develop their own framework to make sense of the lead-up to, or process of, or implications of Brexit
Critically appraise the policy implications of Brexit in one or more areas
Demonstrate the analytical skills required to carry out independent and original research related to Brexit
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 111111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Paul Taggart
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Prof Emily Robinson
Assess convenor
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