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EQUL40390

Academic Year 2024/2025

Critical Political Economy (EQUL40390)

Subject:
Equality Studies
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Soc Pol, Soc Wrk & Soc Justice
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Michael Byrne
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The purpose of this module is to examine the nature of contemporary inequality through a critical political economy approach, focusing on the intersection between politics and economics and the role of power relations therein. The module focuses on one area in particular: housing, an important right and good which serves as a useful lens through which to understand the interaction of politics and economics. Students will also have the opportunity to investigate alternative egalitarian approaches to economics and economic policy. The module is aimed at students who do not have a background in economics and emphasizes equipping students with ideas and skills from political economy to enhance their ability to advocate for equality.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate theoretical and conceptual knowledge and understanding of the meaning of political economy, and a familiarity with a range of policy issues and relevant anayltical tools. 2. Explain and discuss current debates and key issues.3. Apply their knowledge and understanding of economic inequality to the broader, interdisciplinary context of equality studies.4. Make informed judgements about social policy, public policy and the wider economy. 5. Communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to audiences clearly . 6. Have the learning skills to be able to continue to study the issues raised in a largely self-directed or autonomous manner.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

100
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Lectures

24
Total

224

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active/task-based learning; peer and group work; lectures; debate

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Mr Robert Sweeney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 16:00 - 17:50
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