What does the future world of work look like? This module critically evaluates contemporary trends in the changing world of work. We focus on these trends with a view to understanding their implications for work, employment and society. Some issues explored in this module are: automation and AI; emotional labour; flexible working; the platform economy; climate change; regulation and the role of the state; globalisation. The extent to which COVID-19 has disrupted, or accelerated, such trends will also be explored throughout.
Course leader
Dr Chris McLachlan
Course aim
This course aims to:
- to provide students with an understanding of social, political, technological, environmental and economic challenges facing modern workplaces
- to provide students with knowledge as to how external, societal factors are influencing the experience of work
- to equip students with relevant strategies to navigate the future world of work
- to develop students' ability to think critically about the consequences of changes to work and employment
- to offer students an international perspective on the changing world of work
Credits info: 7.5 EC
7.5 ECTS
You will study one course per Queen Mary Summer School session. Each course is worth 15 Queen Mary credits.
Fee info
GBP 1900: The Queen Mary Summer School costs: £1,900 per session.
From 31 March onwards we will offer a 10% discount to:
- Students and staff from partner institutions
- Alumni
- Current Queen Mary students
Accommodation
On campus accommodation will cost approximately £877 per session.
Additional costs and course excursions
Please note that some courses have some additional fees not included in the tuition fee. These fees are for activities and field trips that may take place away from our campus. We will give further details of these costs in due course.
Please note there is no deposit payment required for the Queen Mary Summer School.
Scholarships
There are no scholarships available for this course.
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