TCP7023 : Economics of Development
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mr Danny Oswell
- Lecturer: Dr Jurgita Banyte
- Owning School: Architecture, Planning & Landscape
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
1. To provide an introduction to the variety of economic concepts that have a significant role in the work of professional planners.
2. To provide an introduction to a broad range of economic tools and modelling techniques so that their application in a planning environment can be fully understood.
3. To facilitate professional discussions on the current nature and purpose of the macroeconomy; how it interfaces with and impacts on the Planning profession; and how we might wish to reshape that going forward.
This module allows students to develop a detailed theoretical and practical understanding of the economics of the development process. No previous knowledge of economics is required; the core principles needed to successfully complete the module are covered in the early sessions. On completion, students will be able to apply a broad variety of economic techniques to the planning and development process, thus providing them with an enhanced understanding of both the market for development and the economic and policy environments within which it operates.
Outline Of Syllabus
- Introduction, Learning Styles and Teaching Methods
- Methodology in Economics
- Money
- Production
- Entrepreneurship
- Work
- Markets
- Trade
- Political Economy: Domestic
- Political Economy: Global
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | Weekly timetabled 2 hour present In person lecture sessions. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | Reading and research specifically focussed on assessment preparation and completion. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 54:00 | 54:00 | Reading as set out in both the podcast and VLE containers |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Assessment preparation workshop |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities provide a detailed explanation of the key issues and an examination of important literature, as well as creating opportunities for discussions about the application of the techniques to planning issues. The Guided Independent Study will enable students to both achieve the intended knowledge and skills outcomes identified for the module, as well as enabling to help them prepare for the creation of their assessment submission.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 150 | 2 | A | 100 | 2.5 hour digital examination |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate relevant aspects of the key knowledge and skills that they have developed, with reference to specific aspects of applied economic theory.
The Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities provide a detailed explanation of the key issues and an examination of important literature, as well as creating opportunities for discussions about the application of the techniques to planning issues. The Guided Independent Study will enable students to both achieve the intended knowledge and skills outcomes identified for the module, as well as enabling to help them prepare for the creation of their assessment submission.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- TCP7023's Timetable