Politics and War Studies with Foundation Year

Bachelor's degree

In Telford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    4 Years

As well as detailed knowledge of forms of conflict and how politics and political negotiation attempt to render violent conflict unnecessary, the course provides graduates with the generic skills of critical inquiry, the ability to undertake close textual analysis and the ability to demonstrate knowledge and present coherent arguments in a number of forms. As well as specific subject knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of transferable skills including technological proficiency as reflected in the subject and university commitment to blended learning.

The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

On request

About this course

At the completion of the course the student will;

Be able to identify and critically compare concepts and methodologies used in Politics
Be familiar with the major ideological traditions in Politics
Be aware of the different conceptualisations of citizenship within the global community
Have an awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning War Studies;
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing the concept of war and war’s implications
Be able to apply his/ her critical and analytic skills in an enterprising manner.

2019 Entry

DD from A level
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade PPP, BTEC QCF Diploma grade MP
Pass Access to HE Diploma (Full Award)
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements.
Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Politics
  • Conflict

Course programme

Semester 1 Starters:

UNDERGRADUATE

Year 1 (Foundation)

3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)

3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)

3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)

3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)

3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)

3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)

Year 2

4PO003 Introduction to British Politics (20 Credits)

4WR003 War and the Modern World (20 Credits)

4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)

4WR002 Thinking About War and Peace (20 Credits)

4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)

4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4WR004 The Holocaust or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)

Year 3

5PO003 Contemporary Political Ideologies (20 Credits)

5PO004 World Politics (20 Credits)

5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918 or 5WR007 Political Violence or 5WR006 War in Europe 1939-1945 (20 Credits)

5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)

5WR004 Terrorism or 5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 1944 or 5WR005 Virtual Warriors: The Evolution of War Gaming (20 Credits)

5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5PO005 Europe United? European Politics, Societies, Cultures or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)

Year 4

6PO001 Democracy and Terrorism: Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland or 6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe (20 Credits)

6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the Present Day or 6WR004 Trial by Fire: The American Civil War or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)

6PO003 Political Theory (20 Credits)

6WR006 War Studies Project or 6PO004 Project (Politics) or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community (20 Credits)

6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World or 6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6PO002 The Politics of the Middle East or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. (20 Credits)

6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World or 6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6PO002 The Politics of the Middle East or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. (20 Credits)

Politics and War Studies with Foundation Year

Price on request