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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

State Capture and Grand Corruption (868M9)

State Capture and Grand Corruption

Module 868M9

Module details for 2026/27.

30 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module learning outcomes

Understand the difference between state capture/grand corruption and petty corruption.

Identify the mechanisms of state capturein differing contexts.

Analyse the impact of state capture on economic, social and political outcomes.

Critically evaluate mechanisms and institutions aimed at preventing and reversing state capture.

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (5000 words)Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00100.00%
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Spring SemesterSeminar2 hours11111111111

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