Students own text books, e-books and on-line journal articles accessed from the University Library, other recommended on-line sources, such as the website of the International Criminal Court and information posted on Blackboard by the tutor.

This module aims to give students an understanding of the meaning of global governance and its significance in the contemporary international system. It examines the nature of international law and organization before examining the structure, role and significance of major international organizations such as the UN, EU, Bretton Woods Institutions and the International Criminal Court. It examines several case studies, such as the human rights regime and governance of the global environment.

The main focus will be on self-instruction, within a tightly structured framework and relying largely (but not exclusively) on materials supplied. Week by week students will work through self-instructional course material (delivered via blackboard), which provides the framework and focus for reading key texts and papers and undertaking the specific tasks set. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but students will be expected to interact and share material and ideas with other students in their learning group and their tutor (16 hours). The module will run over 12 weeks.

Key Information Set Data:
16% scheduled learning and teaching activities
84% guided independent learning

Reflective Portfolio - 2000 words with a 25% weighting (Learning Outcomes 1-4)

Participation on Discussion Board - 15% weighting(Learning Outcomes 1-4)

Essay - 3000 words with a 60% weighting (Learning Outcomes 1-4)

Key Information Set Data:
75% coursework
25% practical exams [skills assessment and presentations]

Baylis J. & Smith S. (2013): The Globalization of World Politics, 6th ed. (Oxford, O.U.P)
Heywood A. (2013): Global Politics, 2nd ed. (Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan)

Course Pack - a bespoke collection of articles and chapters to supplement the text books.

1. DEMONSTRATE DETAILED KNOWLEDGE OF THE SIGNIFICANCE AND OPERATION OF KEY ORGANIZATIONS AT A GLOBAL LEVEL.
[Knowledge and Understanding]

2. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO CRITICALLY ANALYSE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF REGIMES AND TO APPLY GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TO SPECIFIC CASE STUDIES.
[Analysis]

3. DELIVER CONFIDENT AND WELL RESEARCHED WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO A DISCUSSION BOARD AND MAKE INFORMED COMMENTS ON THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FELLOW STUDENTS.
[Application; Communication]

4. PRODUCE WELL RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPED PIECES OF WORK IN AN APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC STYLE.
[Application; Communication]