Politics and International
Relations BA (Hons) Politics
What’s it about? Politics concerns all of us. It is about government, power, conflicts and the rules that we make to live together. This degree programme will help you develop a historically and theoretically informed understanding of politics, in its domestic and international dimensions.
It is taught within the department of Politics & Contemporary History, whose staff received a perfect score of 24/24 in the latest teaching subject reviews of the Quality Assurance Agency.
What will I learn?
In year 1, you will study various modules that introduce you to the study of politics. You will learn about political institutions and processes in Britain and elsewhere, the role of Britain in global politics, as well as the most pressing issues on the political agenda such as extremism, climate change and terrorism. You will also study political theory, with an introduction to key concepts such as power and the state, as well as international history to allow you to place political developments in their historical context. In years 2 and 3, you can tailor your study programme by choosing from a wide range of module options. In your final year you will also write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, for which you will receive personal supervision. In your final year you will complete a dissertation on a political subject of your choice.
Module options include: • Contemporary Security Studies • Voters and Voting • Theories of Power and Domination • Researching in Politics • Corruption in Contemporary Politics • West European Legislatures • Central and Eastern European Politics • Asia-Pacific Security • The Arab-Israeli Conflict • Ethics and International Relations • Intelligence, Security and Politics in Britain
This is a small sample of the choices on offer.
How will I learn?
Most modules are delivered through a combination of formal lectures and more informal tutorial discussions, where you will be able to raise questions and debate issues with your peers in smaller groups. Some modules use innovative forms of teaching and learning, such as the European Union Simulation where you will act out the role of government in EU simulated negotiations.
Can I get work experience?
You may be able to take part in the Parliamentary Placement Scheme, spending six months in the Westminster office of an MP. You may also take part in the Manchester Television Placement Scheme, where you spend two days per week undertaking research for a television programme on current politics for Channel M.
There is also the option to study overseas in the US, Canada, Australia, Spain, France, the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland and Turkey for either a full semester or a full academic year. Teaching is in English and all EU exchanges are supported by an Erasmus grant.
Where can I get a job?
A Politics degree offers excellent training for careers in the civil service, social research, teaching, business and journalism. In addition to the support offered by the Careers Service, your tutors will be able to provide advice and references.
3 good reasons to study this programme at Salford
• Well-established Parliamentary Placement Scheme at Westminster
• Work placements and international exchanges available
• Learn from staff who are internationally recognised researchers
Typical entry requirements 240 UCAS points
Specific requirements: Two A2s History or Politics desirable, General Studies accepted, Key Skills accepted
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Three years full-time Six years part-time
Average teaching contact time: 8-10 hours per week
Assessment: Assessment takes place through a combination of coursework and exams
Programme code/s: L200 L200I with IFY
Employment and/or further study
84% of English, Sociology, Politics and Contemporary History graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
Further details from Course Enquiries Service +44 (0)161 295 4545
course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk
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