Politics
Politics
Overview
Discover our range of Politics modules for 2019-20.
Find out about modules available for:
The range of modules offered may change each academic year.
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Further information
For further information about this subject, including any pre-requisites, visit the Politics subject page.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL1017 | Governing Under Pressure: The Politics of the UK & EU | 20 | 2 |
| POL1032 | Introduction to International Politics | 20 | 2 |
| POL1045 | Politics: Essential Research Study Skills | 20 | 1 |
| POL1046 | Order & Disorder: The Shaping of the 21st Century | 20 | 1 |
| POL1047 | Power, Participation and Democracy: Comparative Perspectives | 20 | 1 |
| POL1048 | Foundations of Modern Political Thought | 20 | 2 |
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 100) | 20 | 1 |
| POL2022 | Government and Politics of the USA (Capped at 120) | 20 | 2 |
| POL2034 | The Politics and Policy of the European Union | 20 | 1 |
| POL2045 | British Politics: State and Society (Capped at 80) (Pre-requisite POL1017 or POL1047) | 20 | 2 |
| POL2078 | Critical International Politics (Pre-requisite POL1032) | 20 | 2 |
| POL2081 | Research Methods in Politics (Pre-requisite POL1045) | 20 | 1 |
| POL2082 | Political Violence and the Modern State | 20 | 2 |
| POL2087 | Contemporary Russian Politics (Capped at 80) | 20 | 2 |
| POL2088 | The Politics of Africa: Africa's place in Global Politics (Capped at 80) | 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 80) | 20 | 1 |
| POL2113 | Sex, Gender and Power | 20 | 2 |
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 |
| POL3059 | Democracy and the Constitution | 20 | 1 |
| POL3079 | The Government and Politics of Italy (Capped at 60) | 20 | 2 |
| POL3092 | Political Parties and Elections in the UK (Pre-requisite POL1017) | 20 | 1 |
| POL3103* | Community-based Research in Politics (Capped at 20) (Note: this is only offered to those taking Politics as a Joint or a Major subject) | 40 | 1&2 |
| POL3104 | The Fall and Rise of China (Capped at 80) | 20 | 1 |
| POL3106 | Democracy in Deeply Divided Societies (Capped at 80) | 20 | 2 |
| POL3108 | The Politics of the Far Right in Europe (Capped at 80) | 20 | 1 |
| POL3109 | Gender, Campaigns and Media (Recommended Pre-requisite POL2081) | 20 | 2 |
| POL3110 | International Organisation and Diplomacy | 20 | 1 |
| POL3111 | UK Parliamentary Studies (Capped at 45) | 20 | 2 |
| POL3114 | Animal and Environmental Ethics | 20 | 2 |
| POL3116 | The Ethics of War | 20 | 1 |
| POL3117 | Politics of Immigration | 20 | 2 |
| POL3118 | Environmental Governance and Policy | 20 | 1 |
| POL3122 | The Politics of Happiness | 20 | 1 |
| POL3124 | Mexican Politics: Authoritarianism & Democracy | 20 | 2 |
* POL3047 Project in Politics: Semester 1 or POL3048 Project in Politics: Semester 2 cannot be taken if students are taking POL3046 Dissertation in Politics or POL3103 Community-based Research in Politics.