BA Honours Politics
Course Title
BA Honours Politics
School
Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages
Campus
Regent
Mode of Attendance
Full-time
Length of Course
3 Years
Start Date
September
UCAS Code
L200
Introduction
This degree offers you a wide-ranging course in contemporary political studies, with a strong UK, comparative and international flavour. You are encouraged to develop a critical understanding of political theories and the relationship between political ideas and political practice. It also improves your analytical skills in the examination and understanding of political problems and issues.
Course Content
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
There is a lot of flexibility to enable you to experience a number of social science perspectives. Core modules in the first year ensure that you develop the key study and transferable skills needed to complete your studies successfully, by focusing on skills relating to studying, library and information retrieval, information technology, group work, presentation and communication. You will examine specific themes in detail including political ideologies, the state, British politics and comparative politics. Option modules provide an opportunity to experience perspectives from outside your chosen programme, allowing you to change course at the end of Year 1 (Credit Level 4) where appropriate.
Year 2 and 3 (Credit Level 5 and 6)
Building on your first year you can specialise in areas of political theory, British, American, European and international politics. The course is taught by specialists in political theory, governance, the media, political economy and foreign policy. You will also study research methods and complete a research project on a topic of your own choice. You can also gain credits for a work experience placement through the politics Internship Programme.
Teaching and Assessment
A range of assessment methods is used. Some modules are assessed by course work only and some by a combination of course work and an exam. Course work assessments include essays, presentations, book reviews, portfolio preparation and mini-projects.
Associated Careers
Graduates will be qualified to pursue a diverse range of careers such as working with an NGO (non-governmental organisation), an international organisation such as the EU/UN, the Civil Service, the Foreign Office, publishing/ marketing and journalism and the media. Many students choose to go on to do postgraduate study at MA and PhD level. The course also offers you the opportunity to take a work experience module that will inform personal development as well as career planning.
Entry Requirements
Qualification type Grade/points
A Levels BB/BCC
International Baccalaureate 28 points
BTEC National Diploma DMM
See also standard entry requirements.
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