Politics
Politics
Overview
Discover our range of Politics modules for 2020-21 (Please note: these modules reflect revisions following the University’s Education Resilience Framework in response to Covid-19)
Find out about modules available for:
The range of modules offered may change each academic year.
Further information
For further information about this subject, including any pre-requisites, visit the Politics subject page.
You can also contact your Subject Adviser.
Stage 1
Find out about Politics modules for Stage 1.
Students study either 40 or 60 credits from the list below in Stage 1.
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL1015 | The Westminster System: Politics of the UK | 20 | 2 |
| POL1032 | Key Concepts in International Politics | 20 | 2 |
| POL1045 | Becomming a Political Analyst | 20 | 1 |
| POL1046 | Order & Disorder: The Shaping of the 21st Century | 20 | 1 |
| POL1049 | Power and Inequality | 20 | 2 |
| POL1050 | Politics of Happiness | 20 | 1 |
| POL1131 | Studying Political Economy | 20 | 1 |
Stage 2
Find out about Politics modules for Stage 2.
Students study either 40, 60 or 80 credits from the list below in Stage 2.
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL2012 | Politics of the Middle East (Capped at 120) | 20 | 2 |
| POL2017 | Becoming a Political Researcher | 20 | 2 |
| POL2022 | Government and Politics of the USA (Capped at 120) | 20 | 2 |
| POL2045 | British Politics: State and Society (Capped at 120) (Pre-requisite POL1017 or POL1047) | 20 | 1 |
| POL2078 | Critical International Politics (Pre-requisite POL1032) | 20 | 2 |
| POL2082 | Political Violence and the Modern State | 20 | 1 |
| POL2090 | Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Social Issues in Contemporary Political Philosophy | 20 | 1 |
| POL2096 | Politics Work Placement (capped at 20) |
20 | 1&2 |
| POL2110 | Security Studies (Capped at 120) | 20 | 1 |
| POL2111 | Democracy or Dictatorship?: What are the differences and how do we analyse them? | 20 | 2 |
| POL2113 | Sex, Gender and Power | 20 | 1 |
For further information on the above modules, please read the Politics Module Information 2020-21, which is a PDF the Politics department have created to aid you in your module choices.
Stage 3
Find out about Politics modules for Stage 3.
Students study either 40, 60 or 80 credits from the list below in Stage 3.
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL3046* | Dissertation in Politics (Note: this is only offered to those taking Politics as a Joint or a Major subject) | 40 | 1&2 |
| POL3047* | Project in Politics Semester 1 (Pre-requisite POL2081) | 20 | 1 |
| POL3048* | Project in Politics Semester 2 (Pre-requisite POL2081) | 20 | 2 |
| POL3067* | Project in Political Theory: Semester 1 | 20 | 1 |
| POL3068* | Project in Political Theory: Semester 2 | 20 | 2 |
| POL3092 | Political Parties and Elections in the UK (Pre-requisite POL1017) | 20 | 1 |
| POL3104 | The Fall and Rise of China | 20 | 2 |
| POL3106 | Democracy in Deeply Divided Societies | 20 | 2 |
| POL3109 | Gender, Campaigns and Media (Recommended Pre-requisite POL2081) | 20 | 2 |
| POL3111 | UK Parliamentary Studies (Capped at 45) | 20 | 1 |
| POL3114 | Animal and Environmental Ethics | 20 | 2 |
| POL3117 | Politics of Immigration | 20 | 1 |
| POL3119* | Project in International Relations: Semester 1 | 20 | 1 |
| POL3120* | Project in International Relations: Semester 2 | 20 | 2 |
| POL3124 | Mexican Politics: Authoritarianism & Democracy | 20 | 1 |
* POL3047 Project in Politics: Semester 1 or POL3048 Project in Politics: Semester 2 cannot be taken if students are taking POL3046 Dissertation in Politics
* POL3047 Project in Politics: Semester 1 and POL3048 Project in Politics: Semester 2 cannot be taken together.
* POL3067 Project in Political Theory: Semester 1 and POL3068 Project in Political Theory: Semester 2 cannot be taken together.
* POL3119 Project in International Relations: Semester 1 and POL3120 Project in International Relations: Semester 2 cannot be taken together.
For further information on the above modules, please read the Politics Module Information 2020-21, which is a PDF the Politics department have created to aid you in your module choices.