BSc Politics

University of Southampton

Bachelor's degree

In Southampton

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Start date

    September

Introducing your degree
Aspire to change society for the better with a BSc in Politics from the University of Southampton. This three year BSc course will develop your understanding of political systems, political ideas and thinkers, democracy and the modern state, and, through a wide range of optional modules, introduce you to crucial political debates such as the dilemmas of modern migration, the role of the media, and the future of the European Union.
Our BSc Politics is designed to develop skills in analytical and critical thinking, as well as highly valued independent research skills. This degree can help lead to careers in politics, national and international political institutions, the civil service, think tanks, campaign organizations, as well as careers in business and journalism.

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Location

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Southampton (Hampshire)
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University Road, SO17 1BJ

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

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Subjects

  • Politics
  • Credit
  • International
  • University
  • Media

Course programme

Year 1

Plus three optional modules from Social Sciences or from across the University

Compulsory

PAIR1001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to International Relations

PAIR1002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Systems

PAIR1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Ideas

PAIR1005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to Political Inquiry

STAT1003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to Quantitative Methods

Year 2

You can select up to two other social science modules in place of option politics modules, provided that only two such modules are taken overall.

Two optional modules must be taken.

Compulsory

PAIR2002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Thinkers

PAIR2004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Research Skills in Politics & International Relations

PAIR2010Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Democracy & the Modern State

STAT2009Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Research Methods in The Social Sciences

Optional

These modules are only indicative examples of the options available. There is a wide array of option modules to choose from, subject to availability.

PAIR2001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Theories of International Relations

PAIR2003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The Ethics & Politics of Migration

PAIR2005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Development and International Relations

PAIR2014Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

International Security

PAIR2018Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Behaviour

PAIR2020Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Foundations of International Political Thought

PAIR2023Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Politics of the Media

PAIR2024Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Chinese Politics

Year 3

You can select up to two other social science modules in place of optional politics modules, provided that only two such modules are taken overall.

Core [?]

A core module is a module which must be taken and passed.

PAIR3003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Dissertation in Politics & International Relations

Optional

These modules are only indicative examples of the options available. There is a wide array of option modules to choose from, subject to availability.

PAIR3005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Development and International Relations

PAIR3007Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The Ethics & Politics of Migration

PAIR3014Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Globalisation and World Politics

PAIR3018Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Global Governance

PAIR3021Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Chinese Politics

PAIR3027Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Political Behaviour

PAIR3032Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Politics of the Media

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