Politics and Global Studies BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Winchester
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Bachelor's degree
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Winchester
BA (Hons) Politics and Global Studies examines contentious contemporary political issues and the world order which has resulted, including but not limited to those post-9/11. Many of these issues involve the United States and its post-Cold War relations with other nations through tendencies such as economic globalisation, the rise of a global culture through technological interconnection, the intersections of global/regional/local politics and the alleged 'clash of civilisations' as well as concerns over energy security and environmental dislocation. These topics, and others, are set in firm historical and cultural contexts in order to provide students with a theoretical framework of knowledge with which to apply to the contemporary focus of the course. The United States is often seen to act as a global hegemony, ordering the contemporary global political environment but, increasingly, subject to a variety of challenges whether from nationstates at a global or regional level, or from 'forces' such as environmental change, religious fundamentalism, or energy and resource scarcity amongst others. As a result, the programme deals with the United States in some depth; however, this is not its sole focus, either geographically or in a political context. Some modules which look at the US' place in the world order do so from the perspective of Europe and other nations enmeshed in the international system. This focus is set against the competing power structures and alliances posed by regional and potential global competitors such as Japan, India and China. Finally, in contemporary world order full of uncertainty, much of it created either by or in conflict with the United States, the new challenge of rogue state or non-state actors and institutions will be a significant focus. The programme provides students with the opportunity to develop their content knowledge, political awareness, intellectual capacity and skills . This is achieved through learning and teaching...
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Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 206 hours Independent learning: 994 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 204 hours Independent learning: 996 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and...
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- Politics
- International
- Global
Course programme
Core modules:
- Introduction to Politics and Global Studies 1 and 2
- Introduction to Politics and Political Philosophy
- Introduction to British Politics
- Introduction to Global Political Economy
- United States Politics and Society
- Human Rights in the Global Political Economy
- The New Agenda-seekers
Core modules:
- US Foreign Policy: Institutions and Concepts
- Political and Religious Themes in the Near and Middle-East
- Globalisation and Diversity
Optional modules
- Global Governance
- The War on Terror and the Axis of Evil and
- Beyond
- International Law
- Discourses of War
- Independent Study
- Security Studies: Theory and Practice
- Political Leadership and Communication
- The Modern American Presidency
- Southern Cultures
- Values Studies
- Volunteering
Core modules:
- Dissertation
- Debates in Globalisation
Optional modules
- Political Islam
- Diplomatic Studies
- Contemporary Civil War
- Politics, Energy and the Environment
- China:Twenty-first Century Challenges
- Case Study in Political Philosophy: Conservatism
- Sexual Violence and Politics: A Political, Historical and Cultural Investigation
- Global South: Politics, Inequality and (In)Security
- The Politics of Food Production, Consumption and Distribution
- Liberty and Extremism
- Value Studies
For further information about modules, please view the course leaflet (see right-hand side).
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at /termsandconditions. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed above.
Politics and Global Studies BA (Hons)