Religion, Politics and Society

Leeds University Business School

Postgraduate

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This interdisciplinary programme gives you an in-depth and critical understanding of the role of religion in society and politics across local communities, including the UK, American, African and South Asian contexts.
Combining topics across religious studies, politics, international relations and sociology, you’ll gain an insight into the complexity of religion, politics and society in relation to issues such as migration, race and ethnicity, development, environment, conflict and violence, sexuality and gender.
Core modules will introduce you to key concepts and approaches in religious studies, politics and sociology, and you’ll even carry out fieldwork with religious groups in this diverse and multi-faith city. But you’ll also choose from optional modules that reflect our wide range of research interests, so you can focus on topics that appeal to you. It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore some of the most important issues affecting public life today.
Leeds has great facilities for students of religious studies. The world class Brotherton Library holds a wide variety of manuscript, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections – valuable potential assets for your independent research. Our other library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of them.

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: ABB
Other course specific tests:
When an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.
We welcome applications from mature students taking Access courses, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.
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Subjects

  • Politics
  • Sociology
  • Religious Studies
  • International
  • University
  • Public

Course programme

Core modules in your first year will introduce you to key approaches in sociology, political and religious studies. You’ll also put these into the context of modern Britain, and enhance your understanding by undertaking fieldwork with a local religious group. Then you’ll be able to choose from a range of optional modules or take discovery modules from across the University.

Throughout the next two years, you’ll only have one core taught module, allowing you to place the study of religion in context. Instead you’ll choose from an even broader selection of optional modules, allowing you to specialise in the issues and geographical regions that interest you. By your final year, you’ll have gained important skills such as research and analysis, which you’ll apply when you undertake an independent research project or dissertation on a topic of your choice.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Follow the links to the Programme Catalogue for more example optional modules.

Compulsory modules
  • Comparative Politics 20 credits
  • Introduction to Academic Skills 5 credits
  • Sociology of Modern Societies 20 credits
  • Religion, Politics and Society in the Modern World 10 credits
  • Introduction to the Study of Religion/s 10 credits
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Global Development Challenges 20 credits
  • International Politics 20 credits
  • Freedom, Power and Resistance: An Introduction to Political Ideas 20 credits
  • Identities, Inequalities and Policy in Contemporary Society 20 credits
  • Introduction to the Study of Islam 10 credits
  • Religion in Modern Britain 10 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Studying Religion in Context 20 credits
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • British Central Government 20 credits
  • Spin Doctors and Electioneering 20 credits
  • Emotions, Power and Contemporary Society 20 credits
  • Urban Disorders, Social Divisions and Social Control 20 credits
  • Religion, Gender and Society 20 credits
  • The Sikh tradition 20 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Final Year Project 40 credits
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • The Politics of national identity in the UK 20 credits
  • Parliaments and the Public

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