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Department of Mathematics

Global Economic History (L1093)

Global Economic History

Module L1093

Module details for 2026/27.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module learning outcomes

describe long term trends in the world economy and the rise and fall of empires

describe, understand and critically assess quantitative methods and economic growth models used in Economic History as well as recognise the limits of those models

contextualise the long run changes in the world economy in the light of modern economic concerns and understanding at least one empire’s rise and fall in detail

discuss and analyse today’s sustainability and poverty problems from an historical perspective

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework30.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
EssayT2 Week 10 100.00%
Computer Based ExamSemester 2 Assessment70.00%
Timing

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Weighting

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

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture2 hours11111111111
Spring SemesterWorkshop1 hour11111111111

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