University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: 2.00 pm Mon

This module will analyse the various challenges to the concept of international security since the end of the Cold War, facilitate critical thinking about the changing meaning of security as it relates to different modes of theoretical analysis, and critically analyse the re-emergence of an emphasis on security as the threat and use of force since 11 September 2001.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass IR2006

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 1-hour lecture (x 10 weeks), 1 x 1-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks), 2 consultation hours with Coordinator (x 12 weeks). 2 hours examination feedback in week 1 of following semester.

Scheduled learning hours: 46

Guided independent study hours: 254

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr R D Mobley
Module teaching staff: Dr Daniel Mobley
Module coordinator email rdm24@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Students will understand what it means to study the concept and practice of security from a critical perspective.
• Understand traditional approaches to security against the background of the critical challenges and redefinitions following the end of the Cold War.
• Develop critical tools of analysis, in both oral and written form.
• Engage in active critical reflection on course material.
• Undertake a rigorous and critical analysis of the concepts explored in the module in relation to relevant issue areas.