IR5068 Feminist Political Economy

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

Tues 12noon - 2pm

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr M O'Dwyer

Dr M O'Dwyer
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Muireann O'Dwyer

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Module description

This module introduces students to feminist political economy. The first part of the module will cover key concepts and theories, including social reproduction. The second part of the module will cover case studies, including the European Union, trade, and global care chains. Throughout the module, students will have the opportunity to connect theoretical debates with contemporary events. The module is taught through weekly two-hours seminars.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 hour weekly seminar

Scheduled learning hours

22

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

286

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Engage with a broad range of debates in feminist political economy
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of key concepts in feminist political economy
  • Identify the gendered and racialised aspects of global and national economies.
  • Demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills
  • Apply methodologies and concepts from feminist political economy to a wide range of research questions and topics