Forced Labour, Trafficking (351D7)
Forced Labour, Trafficking and Global Mobility
Module 351D7
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
On this module you'll explore the political economies of forced labour and human trafficking. You will examine how - while legal migration opportunities are shrinking - restrictive migration policies lead to more dangerous and costly border-crossings and forms of exploitative labour. Drawing on current research the module investigates globalised flows of labour, examines how race and gender shape labour markets, and analyses the division of labour across different sectors. Topics covered include
• Global and national efforts to combat human trafficking and smuggling
• The role of labour market intermediaries
• Migrants’ collective action and agency in challenging power structures.
By taking this module, you’ll gain valuable analytical and research skills, enhancing your employability in fields such as humanitarian policy, international development, and human and labour rights.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of debates around the structural causes driving forced labour and trafficking in contemporary globalised and securitised economies
Demonstrate an understanding of policy approaches on forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking
Critically evaluate and assess specific approaches to labour agency; collective action and labour centred development
Find and evaluate academic literature related to forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 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 | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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Dr Elizabeth Mills
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Prof Priya Deshingkar
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Dr Anna Laing
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