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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Anti-Corruption (956M9)

Anti-Corruption

Module 956M9

Module details for 2023/24.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module Outline

This module analyses the wide and diverse set of anti-corruption approaches, procedures, mechanisms and policies that have been developed by governments, international organisations and interest groups. It analyses the nexus between quality of governance and (un)successful anti-corruption strategies. It co-ordinates theoretical insight from a range of disciplines with a range of practical examples. The student will learn to critically evaluate anti-corrption regimes - and the polices they promote - and the motives that lie behind their creation. The student will also learn to critically assess which type of anti-corruption regime is likely to be successful in which particular context.

Module learning outcomes

To critically evaluate the success of anti-corruption regimes across time and space.

To critically evaluate the methodologies that underpin anti-corruption mechanisms, policies and aims

To assess and evaluate the problems and challenges inherent in launching anti-corruption programmes

To critically evaluate a range of anti-corruption policies and programmes in both the developed and developing world

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (2500 words)Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

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

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterSeminar2 hours11111011111

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Prof Robert Barrington

Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Hannah Richter

Assess convenor
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