Trade, (De)Globalisation, and the New Mercantilism (L2076A)

30 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

'Globalisation is over'—or so it might seem as powerful states are leveraging unprecedented sanctions, subsidies and other measures to divert critical supplies and advanced technologies from geopolitical rivals and their firms.

In this module, you will:

  • explore the actors, interests, and initiatives driving (and resisting) intensifying geopolitical competition
  • examine the impact of the new trade and tech wars on the global networks of production, trade and investment
  • participate in the debate over the presumed new mega-trend of 'deglobalisation
  • identify opportunities for making the global economy greener, fairer and more peaceful.

Teaching

100%: Seminar

Assessment

30%: Coursework (Essay)
70%: Written assessment (Essay)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 30 hours of contact time and about 270 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

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Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: