Political Science and Sociology BA

Modules in the first year

Compulsory modules

• Understanding Politics
• Introduction to Social Divisions
• The Sociological Imagination
• Introduction to Political Theory
• Pathways to Political Research 1 and 2
• Social Problems and Social Policy: Social Science in Action I and II

Modules in the second year

Compulsory modules

• Analysing Political Worlds
• Global Societies
• Modern Sociological Theory

Optional modules

Your second year of study will also provide you with the opportunity to undertake more specialised study in areas of the subject that interest you. You will be able to choose three optional modules from the extensive list of modules that we offer. These modules will build on the knowledge and skills you have acquired thus far on your degree and allow you to tailor your studies in a way that best fits with your interests and future plans.

Optional modules in the second year Public Choice Theory Gender and Sexuality International Political Economy Diplomatic History post 1945 British Politics International Relations Theory International Security International Politics & Security in Russia & Eurasia `Sociology of Race' and Ethnicity - A Global Perspective Global Governance Islam and Politics in Europe Comparative Politics Exploring Europe: Politics, Economics and Culture European Union Politics Introduction to US Domestic Politics International Politics of East Asia Understanding Foreign Policy

Modules in the final year

Compulsory module

• Contemporary Social Theory

Pathway one

On this pathway you will write a 10,000 word dissertation in either POLSIS or Sociology on a topic of your choice. You will be guided and supported by a supervisor who is an expert in your area of interest. In addition to writing the dissertation you will be able to take three optional modules.

Pathway two

On the second pathway you take the module Problems in World Politics. This module is designed to allow students to apply the knowledge they have acquired on their degree to real world policy problems in politics. In addition to this independent study module you will be able to take four optional modules.

Optional modules in the final year Power in Britain
Left Parties and Protest Movements
Technology & Society Issues in US Domestic Politics Sociology of Film Sociology of Personal Life Political Sociology Sociology of Success and Fame Democracy and Authoritarianism in Contemporary Europe Politics in Russia The EU in a Globalised World Parliamentary Studies

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.