University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be confirmed

This module explores the theory & practice of environmental politics in issues of Sustainable Development. Drawing on concepts from Politics & International Relations we will critically analyze past & current environmental challenges and discourses. The module pays particular attention to the political actors involved in contemporary Sustainable Development issues, to their interests and behaviours. It includes a comparative political analysis element as well as a global environmental governance dimension. Distinct features of this module are - the use of policy briefings as written assignments, tutorial discussion papers, as well as a practitioner involvement.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must ( pass SD2001 and pass SD2002 ) or ( pass IR2005 and pass IR2006 )

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take IR4552

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 hour lecture (11 weeks), 2 hour tutorials (11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 268

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

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

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr A C K Brown
Module teaching staff: Dr Antje Brown
Module coordinator email ackb@st-andrews.ac.uk