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Politics, BA (Hons)
Coventry University, United Kingdom
Subject ranking
UK / ARWU 44th
UK / Times 48th
UK / Guardian 56th
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food & rentS$16.8K / year
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Duration
2027
Course summary
Interested in how countries are governed and decisions made? A degree in Politics can help you to refine your power of judgment and your critical thinking.The Politics course at Coventry University is a vibrant, modern course that addresses many current political questions to help you understand the complex world we live in.
- Politics is a broad discipline, concerned with governance, power, authority, citizenship and conflict resolution. Throughout your degree, the course covers political concepts around these issues and more, comparing your own government, its policies and decisions, with those of others around the world.
- Politics should appeal to you if you have an interest in power, government, policy making, social movements or debating ideas. It also concerns wars and conflict resolution, the impact of globalisation and world events. The course includes a range of modules on British, American, European, Chinese and Middle Eastern politics.
- There are opportunities and modules throughout the course dedicated to developing your professional career*. Being able to practically apply what you have learnt is a vital aspect of the course, so there are opportunities to develop your skills needed for employment.
- Academic staff who are actively engaged in high-quality research that informs their teaching.
- An exciting and modern course that examines the key political issues of the modern world.
- Multidisciplinary teaching with experts from national and international politics, history, global security and social theory.
- An intellectually challenging course that encourages you to sharpen your analytical skills and engage with issues of vital concern for today’s world.
- You will have an opportunity to focus on specific themes such as North American, European,Chinese, Middle East and Third World politics, social movements or global security as you progress through your course.
Modules
This course has a common first yearThe common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first year coursesHistory BA (Hons)History and Politics BA (Hons)International Relations BA (Hons)Politics BA (Hons)Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)Year One ModulesThemes and Concepts in History, Politics and International RelationsNations and NationalismGlobal HistoriesWorld Politics since 1945Politics in ActionIdeas, Ideologies, and the StateYear TwoIn year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with: liberal democracy, the far right in contemporary Europe, and political thinkers, amongst others.Year Two ModulesEmerging Powers and Global OrderThe Far Right in Contemporary EuropeGlobal Experiences of Liberal DemocracyPolitical Thinkers: From Machiavelli to MarxBritish Politics since 1997Making of the Modern United States: Race, Class and GenderPlacement YearThere’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.Final YearYear three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor and your Academic Personal Tutor. In your third year you will have the opportunity to choose from a range of optional modules, to total 120 credits overall. ModulesIndependent ProjectSex, Sexuality, Power and OppressionChinese Politics, Foreign Relations and SecurityThe Green Movement: The Search for SustainabilityUS Politics: Tyranny or Democracy?Nationalism and Democratisation in Post-Communist EuropePolitical Ideologies since 1945Politics of the Middle EastWe regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.Assessment methods can include:Phase testsEssaysGroup workPresentationsReportsProjectsCourseworkIndividual AssignmentsThe Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
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