Teaching

Throughout Levels 1-4 you will engage in research, moving from assigned and specified activities or studies to more independent practical work.

Most modules at Levels 1 and 2 have two lectures and one tutorial or workshop each week, including online workshops.

At Level 3 you will have lectures each week and tutorials centring around coursework. At Level 4, teaching is in much smaller groups and our module options are based on the research expertise of our staff, and vary slightly from year to year.

In your final year a supervisor will oversee a dissertation project where you will apply your research skills.

Assessment

Assessments are carried out through coursework and exams, and vary in type and weighting from module to module.

Methods of assessment include:

  • essays
  • presentations
  • scientific practical reports
  • online multiple-choice questions
  • workbooks
  • exams

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: PO11001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module is the introduction to studying politics taken in the first semester of first year. In it, we consider the key themes and concepts in politics in the context of contemporary Britain.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: PY12003 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This module will explore how psychology can help you survive and thrive in the modern world; it addresses some of the challenges encountered in everyday life and explores some of the psychological tools available to help overcome these challenges.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: PO21001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This module is divided into two sections.

In the first you will study the theoretical and conceptual aspects of international relations.

In the second you will cover these by exploring the major processes within the international system.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: AG20001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

For undergraduate students seeking to gain a better understanding of career planning process.

Ideal for anyone who wants to get started with choosing a career path or make plans towards their future. Suitable for students who need the flexibility of online learning.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: GE31019 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

You will learn the basis of research design. You will also cover the key research methods used by both human geographers and other social scientists.

You will work through a mixture of lectures, tutorial, and other online activities. The main emphasis is a group-based project over the semester.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: PO40006 Credits: 60 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

A dissertation is an intensive academic investigation of a specific topic of your own choosing. This module aims to give you an opportunity to focus on a specific problem/question in an area of interest to you in greater depth than a regular module would allow.

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