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School of Global Studies

Beyond Bankers and Billionaires (L2024)

Beyond Bankers and Billionaires: Global Capitalism from Below

Module L2024

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module learning outcomes

Knowledge of the key themes and problems involved in the study of international political economy

An overview of key events in the rise of the international political economy up to World War II

Familiarity with the principal IPE theoretical traditions

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (2500 words)Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00100.00%
Timing

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

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Autumn SemesterLecture2 hours11111111111

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