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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Understanding Corruption (958M9)

Understanding Corruption

Module 958M9

Module details for 2026/27.

30 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module learning outcomes

Arm students with the analytical tools suitable for conceptualising and critically evaluating different types of corruption.

Critically analyse the socio-economic and cultural contexts that prompt differing types of corrupt activity

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of anti-corruption strategies propagated by international organisations and national governments.

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (4000 words)Winter Vacation Week 2 Thu 16:0060.00%
Essay (2000 words)Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Mon 16:0040.00%
Timing

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterSeminar2 hours11111011111

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