Introductory description

PO9D3-20

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

1. Introduction & Overview
2. Science, Society & Commercial Nuclear Power
3. The Contemporary Scene: Existing and Planned Commercial Nuclear Facilities
4. The Global Regulation of Commercial Nuclear Power
5. Regional Approaches to Commercial Nuclear Power
6. Reading Week
7. 'Splitting the Atom': Creating a Market for Commercial Nuclear Power
8. Maintaining the Myth of Commercial Viability
9. The Politics of NIMBYism: From Three Mile Island to Fukushima
10. The Neglected Question of Nuclear Waste

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a sound grasp of the main theoretical arguments and substantive issues regarding commercial nuclear power
• Demonstrate knowledge of the key actors in the political economy of commercial nuclear power, and the institutions and processes through which they interact
• Apply the knowledge they have gained to questions of policy affecting organisations both in the public and private sectors
• Conduct research to postgraduate level
• Present work coherently and to a high academic standard.

Indicative reading list

Reading lists can be found in Talis

Subject specific skills

TBC

Transferable skills

TBC