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Module Overview

The Politics of the Global Food System

This module will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the politics of the global food system. It will develop a capacity for cognitive and critical analysis of the business of food and assesses the nature and dynamics of the rapidly changing global environment. It will cover issues such as food systems, food production, supply, distribution, sustainability, commerciality, ethics and globalisation. 

Module Code

TFCA 9004

ECTS Credits

10

*Curricular information is subject to change

Food Supply

n/a

Food Production Systems

n/a

Food Safety

n/a

Security and Sustainability

n/a

Globalisation

n/a

Politics and Ethics

n/a

Commercial Aspects of Gastronomy

n/a

Interactive lectures

Self-directed learning

Group study and group discussion

Presentations

Guest lecturers

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100