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Online Politics And International Relations 2025-2026

IR5009: INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY: THEORIES AND THEMES

30 credits

Level 5

First Term

Introduces students to the key theories and themes in the disciplinary study of International Political Economy. Topics covered include global inequality and wealth distribution; financialization and crisis; precarization of work; global regulation of trade, labour, and money; gender, and the environment in the international political economy.

PI5040: RESEARCH INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE

15 credits

Level 5

First Term

The course is designed to equip students and professionals with expertise to undertake qualitative research methods in their studies or workplace. By focusing on research interviews and focus groups, you will acquire skills in research design and the execution of key qualitative research methods. You will become proficient in qualitative data collection and data analysis. Teaching materials include online video lectures, discussion boards, selected readings and a range of supplementary content.

PI5539: QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE

15 credits

Level 5

Second Term

This course equips students and professionals with expertise to undertake quantitative methods in social research. You will become proficient in quantitative methodology, from designing a research project, to sampling, collecting data, and data analysis. Teaching materials include online video lectures, discussion boards, specially selected readings and supplementary content.

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