BA Politics and Welsh (first language /3 year)

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameCY-143Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cymraeg Proffesiynol 1PO-119Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Politics and the PeoplePO-125Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20What is Politics and International Relations?

Politics - Optional Module Choices

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 1 x 20 credit module from the following. Overall, you must select 60 credits from each teaching block.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceAM-111Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The American Experience 1492-2000AM-112Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20American Politics and SocietyAM-113Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to American Literature and CultureCLC103Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Ancient Philosophy and RhetoricHIH118Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Early Modern World, 1500-1800HIH121Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Europe of Extremes: 1789 - 1989HUA101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Theories of WarHUA102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20War and Warfare in the Modern WorldHUP101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ethics, Justice, and Society

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Modiwlau Gorfodol Dewisol - Compulsory Selective Modules Welsh

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 40cr. Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60 cr ym mhob bloc dysgu Select 40 credits from the following. Overall, you must select 60 credits from each teaching block.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCY-124Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Statws y GymraegCY-136Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Sgiliau BeirniadolCY-137Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cymraeg Ddoe a HeddiwCY-138Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20TrawsieithuCY-139Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Cymraeg Creadigol

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameCY-235Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cymraeg Proffesiynol 2PO-209Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The State and Political InstitutionsPO-238Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Normative Models of Democracy: Contemporary Perspectives

Politics - Optional Module Choices

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 1x 20 cr module. Students must select 60 credits in each teaching block.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE218Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Discourse AnalysisAM-213Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Topics in American Studies II:AM-245Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20John F. Kennedy and AmericaAM-251Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to TrumpAM-253Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20New York City: History and Culture since 1945HIH253Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Welsh Century: Politics, Nationality and Religion, 1847-1947HUA206Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary Wars and ConflictsHUA207Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Business & EntrepreneurshipHUA208Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The First world War: Politics, Society and culture in Europe 1870 - 1933HUP202Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Founders of Modern Philosophy: Descartes to KantPO-203Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Anarchy and Order: Theories in International RelationsPO-219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Global Political Economy: From Mercantilism to NeoliberalismPO-222Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20GlobalisationPO-232Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Empire Strikes Back: War, Strategy and the Use of Force in the Post Cold War EraPO-239Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Moralities of War and PeacePO-256Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20GenocidePO-281Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20British Politics and Public Policy

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Modiwlau Gorfodol Dewisol - Compulsory Selective Modules - Welsh

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 40cr. Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60 cr ym mhob bloc dysgu. / Select 40 credits from the following. Overall, you must select 60 credits from each teaching block.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCY-210Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Dadansoddi'r GymraegCY-222Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Gweithio mewn dwy iaithCY-228Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Storiau FfantasiolCY-229Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Cyflwyniad i Ysgrifennu CreadigolCY-231Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Rhyddiaith RealaiddCY-232Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Canu ProtestCY-233Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10O Ddafydd ap i Mererid HopwoodCY-234Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Hawliau Iaith yn y Cyd-destun RhyngwladolCY-236Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Amlddiwylliannedd a'r Gymraeg

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePO-396Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Researching Politics 1PO-397Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching Politics 2

Politics Dissertation Pathway

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidancePO-3000Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20The National Assembly for WalesPO-395Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Dissertation (PO-325)

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Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60cr. Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60 cr ym mhob bloc dysgu. / Select 60 credits from the following. Overall, you must select 60 credits from each teaching block.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCY-335Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20CyfieithuCY-339Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith a ChymdeithasCY-349Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Y Gymraeg yn y GweithleCY-352Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Gwlad Beirdd a StoriwyrCY-353Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cyfraith HywelCY-357Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Drama'r Gymraeg: Saunders Lewis a Gwenlyn ParryCY-358Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Y Gymraeg, Datganoli a'r Gyfraith

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Traethawd Estynedig - Welsh Dissertation Pathway

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCY-354Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Blas ar YmchwilCY-356Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Traethawd Estynedig

AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 20cr. Rhaid dewis cyfanswm o 60 cr ym mhob bloc dysgu. / Select 20 credits from the following. Overall, you must select 60 credits from each teaching block.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCY-335Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20CyfieithuCY-339Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith a ChymdeithasCY-349Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Y Gymraeg yn y GweithleCY-352Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Gwlad Beirdd a StoriwyrCY-353Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cyfraith HywelCY-356Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Traethawd EstynedigCY-357Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Drama'r Gymraeg: Saunders Lewis a Gwenlyn Parry

AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE316Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language in the MediaAM-330Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20America and the BombAM-338Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Clear and Present Danger: Terrorism and AmericaAM-339Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Popular Music and the CityHIH396Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20From Machiavelli to Mussolini: Government and society in Western political thoughtHUA300Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Rise of BrazilHUA301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Gunfighter Nation: the West in History, Mythology and FictionHUA305Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Spanish Civil War - Its Origins, Course and LegacyHUA306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Aftermaths of WarHUA308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Real War, Imagined War: War in Literature, Art, Cinema and MusicHUA309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Russian Civil WarHUP301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Religion, Science, and SuperstitionHUP304Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Philosophy and the Social SciencesPO-3110Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Visions of DemocracyPO-3114Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The International Politics of SpacePO-3117Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Politics and International DevelopmentPO-3121Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Parliamentary StudiesPO-3316Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Shadow Wars: US Presidents and covert action from the Cold War to ObamaPO-345Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Contemporary Political Economy: Competing Perspectives on Global CapitalismPO-392Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Contemporary Security