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IR5835 Gender, Conflict and Security

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Module coordinator

Dr H R Goozee

Dr H R Goozee
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Hannah Goozee

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module introduces students to feminist approaches to conflict and security. It presents gender as essential to understanding and evaluating patterns of violence, conflict and security. Recognizing the plurality of feminist theory and practice, it engages with a range of literature and addresses topics including armed conflict, international interventions, peace and security, and transitional justice. The module explores the many ways in which gender impacts not only individual experience, but also wider structures, processes, and ideas. It forwards an intersectional perspective and introduces students to feminist methodologies and feminist praxis. The module provides students with foundational knowledge and skills to pursue feminist research on topics related to conflict and security.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

There are no fixed weekly contact hours, but students will take part in asynchronous discussions, and optional synchronous sessions.

Scheduled learning hours

12

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

138

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Acquire knowledge of a range of feminist scholarship on conflict and security
  • Acquire knowledge and understanding of relevant feminist concepts and methodologies
  • Identify and evaluate gender dynamics in conflict and security policies and practices
  • Apply feminist concepts to analyse conflict and security policies
  • Develop and practice reflexive reading and writing