Program Overview

Politics of South-Eastern Europe (SEES0105)

Key Information

• Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Teaching department: School of Slavonic and East European Studies
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: None

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module examines politics in the states of Southeast Europe since the demise of Communist regimes in the region. Particular attention will be given to the wars of Yugoslav succession and the regimes that participated in them. Topics may also include, but are not limited to: international administrations in Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina, international and domestic initiatives to promote political and institutional reform, war crimes and transitional justice, organised crime and corruption, processes of EU accession and conditionality, and initiatives for reconciliation and regional cooperation. A major emphasis of the material is on the relation of political change to economic and social factors.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Term 2
• Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 12
• Module leader: Professor Eric Gordy

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.