Modules

In year one you will typically take modules in international relations, political theory, and comparative politics, as well as American history and culture. You will learn to compare political institutions and behaviour in Western liberal democracies, gaining a thorough understanding of the history of political ideas. In year two, you will choose from a range of optional modules to begin tailoring your degree to your interests and career aspirations. In Politics you will choose one core module. In American studies, you will choose between 'Key Texts in American Social and Political Thought' or 'North American Regions'. You can apply to spend your third year studying in the USA, transferring to a four-year course and returning to Nottingham for your final year to complete your course. In your final year, you will undertake a dissertation on a topic of your choice in politics or American studies. You will also take optional modules from a wide selection to make up your remaining credits. Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of English and the Department of American and Canadian Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.