Politics

The Far Right and the Politics of Immigration

Module code: M1545
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Coursework, Essay

On this module, you’ll explore the far right and the contested politics of immigration in liberal democracies. You’ll examine the rise of far-right political parties in contemporary Europe and their relationships with public opinion, mainstream parties and immigration policies.

Key topics include:

• the causes and consequences of the rise of far-right parties
• comparative case studies of countries where the far right has been more or less successful
• the impact of far-right movements on immigration politics and policies.

Module learning outcomes

• Explore the relationship between the far right and the politics of immigration
• Compare the far right in different countries
• Analyse the causes and consequences of the rise of the far right