Sociology, Political Science and, Year Abroad BA
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
The Political Science and Sociology with Year Abroad joint honours degree at Birmingham provides an excellent opportunity for you to explore the social changes reshaping the world today.
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Subjects
- Global
- International
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Politics
Course programme
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
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.
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 Year AbroadIn 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.
- POLSIS year abroad
- Year Abroad Assessment Module
Compulsory core module
- Contemporary Social Theory
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 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 four optional modules.
Optional modules in the final year Power in BritainLeft 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
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.
Sociology, Political Science and, Year Abroad BA