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Course summary
This bachelor's in Politics degree provides the analytical skills, and theoretical and methodological tools that will help you address the key questions that are central to understanding politics today. You will learn to look beyond borders to develop an international understanding of politics in today’s increasingly interconnected world, as well as insight into central issues and trends that characterise twenty-first century politics. Why are some countries becoming democratic while democracy is failing in others? How is political power distributed in different societies around the world? How has globalisation reshaped state and market institutions in different countries? You will benefit from this degree in the following ways:
- Develop strong analytical skills, learning how to compare political phenomena taking place in different countries to improve your knowledge of contemporary politics
- Broaden your regional and country-level expertise with a range of modules on the politics of emerging powers
- Secure a micro-placement and work on a research project of your interest at a politics related institution such as an NGO, a think tank, parliament, a political risk consultancy, or the Civil Service
- Benefit from our location within a department with a strong international focus, and our exciting opportunities for work placement and studying abroad.
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules: Introduction to Politics Puzzles of Comparative Politics Introduction to Political Theory Emerging Powers in a Changing World Introduction to Political and Economic Data Analysis Studying Politics Politics and Power in World History Politics, Institutions, and Society: the Global South in Comparative Perspective Year 2 International Politics Core Modules: Advanced Topics in Comparative Politics Practical Politics International Politics Core Elective Modules: Comparative Political Economy Politics of the USA Comparative Asian Politics Political Risk Analysis Political Psychology: Reason & Emotion in Politics Authoritarianism and Democracy in the 21st Century International Politics Elective Modules: Transnational Social Movements Advanced Theories of Global Politics States and Markets in the Era of Globalization Security Studies: Conceptual Approaches Security Studies: Contemporary and Emerging Issues Foreign Policy Analysis: Theories and Issues Foreign Policy Analysis: Instruments and Practice Religion and Politics in the Age of Global Change Analysing Political and Economic Data in the Real World Advanced Principles of Economics: Financial Markets and Corporate Systems Theories of International Political Economy The Global Political Economy of Development History Elective Modules: Fifty Shades of Red – Russia in the Twentieth Century The American Century: The United States in the Twentieth Century Cultures of Benevolence: Philanthropy and Civil Society from 1601 to the Present The Making of Modern Japan Slavery, Colonialism and Revolution in the Caribbean Elective Modules from other departments: New Media Challenges Understanding Social Change Contemporary Social Theory Sociology of Race and Racism Humanitarian Reporting Micro-Placements Year 3 Core Module: Final Year Dissertation Project International Politics Elective Modules: Advanced Topics in International Political Economy Global Governance American Foreign Policy Political Change in Europe Global Money and Finance Global Ethics: Power and Principle in World Politics The Theory and Practice of Conflict and Peace Political Economy of Global Inequality Ethnicity and Nationalism: Global Perspectives Geopolitical Macroeconomy The Multinational Corporation: Governance, Politics and Ethics Sexuality and Gender in World Politics Digital Politics Global Health Policy History Elective Modules: Radicals and Reformers: Left-Wing Politics and Activism in Britain and the World since 1945 Revolution: Rebels and Riots in Modern History Comparative Empires in the Modern Era Genocide and the Holocaust in History and Memory Disruptive Divas. Riot Grrrls and Bad Sistas: A History of Women in Popular Music Sociology Elective Module: Poverty: What Counts? Journalism Elective Modules: Reporting Conflict Reporting Business Elective Modules: Micro-Placements Industry Projects Integrated Professional Training Modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
The assessment weighting for year one is 10%, year two is 30% and year three is 60%. You will be assessed by: • Coursework (assessed essays and assignments). • Unseen exams. • Oral presentations. • Other types of assessment methods that are suitable to specific modules. In addition, the Politics BSc (Hons) involves two research projects: • A 10,000-word dissertation submitted at the end of your third year. You will choose the topics for both research projects, in consultation with your module leaders and supervisors. These two research exercises are designed to help you develop and advance your conceptual and analytical knowledge in the field of politics, as well as key transferable skills that will become an asset when entering the professional world or embarking in further studies
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L200
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 27 credits M: 18 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB