Democratising Sci, Tech, Sustainability (968N1)
Democratising Science, Technology and Sustainability
Module 968N1
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Analyse how relations and structures of social power are materialised into modern sciences and technologies.
Examine how modern techno-scientific and sustainability initiatives can be made more democratic.
Assess how modern democracies can be enriched through greater participation and pluralism in relation to science, technology and sustainability.
Clearly communicate ideas and analyses of societal transformations around science, technology, sustainability and democracy, for academic and non-academic audiences.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 35.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 10 | 57.00% |
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 (12 minutes) | 43.00% |
| Report (1800 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 65.00% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
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