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.
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.
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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