Political Science BA with Year Abroad
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
Politics is not only what political scientists study, but also an activity in which professional politicians, civil servants and ordinary citizens take part. This BA Political Science degree will provide you with a thorough grounding in the main approaches, theories and debates in Political Science.
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Subjects
- World Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Global
- International
- Political Science
- Politics
- International Relations
- Conflict
Course programme
Modules in the first year
Compulsory modules
- Understanding Politics
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Politics as a Vocation 1 and 2
- Pathways to Political Research 1 and 2
- Global Comparative Politics
You will also select one of the following:
- Understanding Political Economy
- Understanding International Relations
- Social Justice and Politics
- International Relations of the Global South
The second-year of your Political Science degree course further develops your understanding of the discipline and introduces new perspectives on politics and governance. It is designed to develop your knowledge and theoretical understanding of this dynamic and changing field. You will take two compulsory modules.
Compulsory modules
You will take either Comparative Politics or Analysing Political Worlds
Plus, either Feminist Political Ideas or Race, Empire and Modern Political Theory
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 four 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
Year 2 modules list for POLSIS Public Choice Theory Political Economy of Energy and Energy Security Comparative Politics International Political Economy Modern Political Thought Elections and Voting in Britain Diplomatic History Post-1945 Analysing Political Worlds America and the Middle East through Politics and Film International Relations Theory Global Governance Public Policy Blunders and Bad Decision Making International Security International Relations of the Middle East Soviet Politics: Rise and Fall of a Superpower International Politics and Security in Russia and Eurasia Feminist Political Ideas War and Peace: Theory and Practice Quantitative Political Analysis Rebels and Revolutionaries: The Politics of Non-State Armed Groups Controversies in Contemporary Democracies: Comparative PerspectivesYear Abroad
In your third year you will register for the equivalent of 120 credits at the host institution. You will have to undertake and pass the assessment for 60 credits of the modules for which you are registered at the host institution. A Pass is required for progression to the 4th year of the programme. These credits will not contribute to the overall degree classification.
- 60 credits - POLSIS year abroad
- 60 credits - Year Abroad Assessment Module
In the final year of your degree you will undertake an independent study project and up to five optional modules. Modules in the final year are advanced, research led modules taught by experts in the subject area.
There are two distinct independent study pathways of independent study in the final year:
Pathway oneOn this pathway you will write a 10,000 word dissertation 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 four optional modules.
Pathway twoOn 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 five optional modules.
Optional POLSIS modules in the final year Contemporary Russian and East European Politics Power in BritainContemporary US Foreign and Security Policy Contemporary International Political Economy Topics in British Politics Global Uprisings: Critique and Radical Politics Security in Europe: Actors, Crises and Threats Democracy and Democratization in Contemporary Europe War Torn States and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the South Professional Development (work placement) Politics of Migrants, Refugees, and Diasporas in the Middle East The EU in a Globalised World Left Parties and Protest Movements Gender in World Politics Issues in US Domestic Politics Varieties of Capitalism and Welfare State Models Law, Politics and the International System: Mediating Power beyond the State New Media, Social Media, and International Politics Strategy and Decision-making Conflict, Statehood and Sovereignty in World Politics Parties, Voters and Elections Body Politics: Security, Economy, Violence Environment, Politics and Society Politics, Music and the Arts The Political Economy of Russia Global Capitalism and Migration Understanding Brexit: Identity and Euroscepticism in Europe Russian Foreign Policy The Diplomacy of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Populism in Contemporary Politics
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.
Political Science BA with Year Abroad