UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
School of Social and International Studies
Division of Peace Studies
Programme title:BA (Hons) History and Politics
Awarding and teaching
institution:
University of Bradford
Final and interim award(s):
BA (Honours)
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
level 6]
Ordinary Degree
[Framework for Higher Education qualifications
level 6]
Diploma of Higher Education
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
level 5]
Certificate of Higher Education
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
level 4]
Programme title:
History and Politics
Programme approved /
accredited by:
N/A
Duration:
3 years full-time
UCAS code:
LV21
Subject benchmark
statement(s):
History, Politics
FHEQ Level:
4-6
Date produced:
May 2003
Last updated :
July 2014
Introduction
History is a very popular subject for undergraduate study. It provides access to the
collective memory of humankind, which is being continuously amended, refined and
supplemented by the process of historical research, making history a dynamic
discipline, a constantly evolving debate about the nature and meaning of the past.
The main focus of our teaching and research is modern European history from the
eighteenth century to the late twentieth century. Our particular interests include the
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history of the leading European states, together with the key themes of European
diplomacy, war and Europe’s relations with the wider world.
Politics is taught by the Division of Peace Studies, the world’s largest university
centre for the study of peace and conflict. Politics is an exciting subject, concerned
with developing a knowledge and understanding of government and society,
sometimes defined as 'who gets what, when, how, why and where'. This discipline
covers many elements, including political theory, institutions and governance,
international relations and area studies.
Because of their relevance and accessibility, History and Politics are suitable
subjects for students of all backgrounds and ages. Obviously school leavers with a
History or Politics A level will form a substantial part of each year’s cohort, but
History and Politics at Bradford have always welcomed students with nonconventional qualifications as long as the admissions tutors are satisfied by their
commitment to the subject and basic research and essay-writing skills. History and
Politics at Bradford have always welcomed mature students, and in recent years
some of our best students have been those who have left school, gone into
employment for three to five years, and decided to enter higher education after this
point.
All our programmes open up a very wide range of career options. Our graduates
have also found employment, for example, in international organisations, the Civil
Service; in library work and information services, industrial and commercial
management, banking, the media, advertising, marketing, and education.
The distinctive approach of our programme means that you develop a range of vital
skills including your ability to argue, reason and analyse from a particular set of facts,
both orally and in writing. Studying History will complement this knowledge, giving
you a clearer understanding of how past events in Europe and the collective memory
of these events continue to impact on contemporary European society and culture.
The History programme team is a relatively small number of internationally
recognised researchers, who are able to get to know the students on the History
programmes very well, while you gain from their expertise. In the 2008 Research
Assessment Exercise, 80% of our research was recognised as of international
quality, with 5% being world-leading.
The Division of Peace Studies has an excellent international reputation in research
across the range of discipline areas in which it offers BA degree awards. The
Division was chosen from more than 100 universities worldwide to be one of six
Rotary International Peace and Conflict Resolution Centres of teaching excellence.
The programme began in 2002 with ten scholarship students at the postgraduate
level.
Programme Aims
The programme is intended to:
A1.
Develop your understanding of history as an academic discipline.
A2.
Develop your understanding of politics as a theoretical and practical discipline,
emphasizing its links both with history and the contemporary world.
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A3.
Develop your understanding of the broad trends in the modern history of
Europe taking the modern period to begin with the outbreak of the French
Revolution in 1789.
A4.
Develop your knowledge of the history of key European states, nations and
regions, especially France, Germany, Britain, Russia, Central and Eastern
Europe.
A5.
Develop your skills and competence in the methodological and argumentative
techniques intrinsic to scholarship in historical studies.
A6.
Develop your understanding of the key concepts, approaches and theories
within political science.
A7.
Develop your abilities and skills in evaluating different explanations of events
and issues from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
A8.
Enable you to apply your knowledge using a critical, independent and
scholarly approach to the study of history and politics.
A9.
Provide you with a range of different learning opportunities and resources,
and to assist you in developing the skills you need to become an autonomous
learner.
A10. Develop your range of vital skills, including the ability to argue, reason and
analyse from a particular set of facts, both orally and in writing.
A11. Provide an environment in which you will be stimulated by the acquisition of
knowledge, and motivated to use this as a basis for autonomous, life-long
learning.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Certificate of Higher Education
When you have successfully completed Level 4 of the programme you will be able to:
LO1
Understand basic theories and concepts of history and politics and their
application to a European and wider context
LO2
Understand and apply core methodological techniques and argumentative
skills intrinsic to scholarship in historical and political studies
LO3
Gather, organise and analyse relevant primary and secondary evidence or
data so as to present coherent and clearly reasoned arguments which
address specific problems
LO4
Communicate effectively and fluently in speech and writing, use
communication and information technology for the retrieval and presentation
of information, and work independently
LO5
Use your initiative, organisational and time-management skills and the ability
to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
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Diploma of Higher Education
When you have successfully completed Level 5 of the programme you will be able to:
LO6
Consolidate and refine your grasp of a wider range of theories and concepts
of history and politics and their application to a European and global context
LO7
Deepen your knowledge of and apply more broadly methodological
techniques and argumentative skills intrinsic to scholarship in historical and
political studies, through written coursework and seminar presentations.
BA Honours*
When you have successfully completed Level 6 of the programme you will be able to:
LO8
Apply a knowledge and understanding of modern European history and
politics to a detailed study of the history and politics of a number of major
European states and regions through specific modules.
LO9
Apply your knowledge and grasp of research techniques, especially in the
assembling and analysis of primary and secondary evidence, to produce a
substantial piece of original research in the form of a final year dissertation.
*Students attaining a BA (Ordinary) degree will meet the same learning outcomes,
but on the basis of a smaller number of credits.
Curriculum
The curriculum consists of 360 credits, made up of core and optional modules. You
will take 120 credits at each stage.
Stage 1[Level 4]
In Stage 1, you will study 120 credits of core modules.
For History, stage 1 is designed to introduce you to the three broad areas around
which the programme is constructed: the history of international relations, the history
of modern warfare and the history of Europe’s relations with the wider world. The
modules that cover these are respectively: Roots of Contemporary Europe, War and
Society in Modern Europe, European Empires.
For Politics, stage 1 introduces you to the main concepts in the fields of Politics and
their application to contemporary issues, and gives you an understanding of the
emergence, nature and significance of Politics as a distinct field of academic enquiry.
The modules that cover these are Introduction to International Relations and Political
Systems, Theories and Ideologies.
By the end of this stage you will have acquired (with reference to the benchmark
statements for both subjects) basic skills in both criticism and analysis of problems,
and in marshalling and argument and bringing it to a conclusion, structure,
coherence and clarity of written expression, of the nature of politics and the variety of
processes and institutions through which power is exercised, an ability to evaluate
different explanations of political processes and institutions, and a solid grasp of the
broad trends of European international relations, warfare and interaction with the
wider world from the French Revolution to the late 20th century.
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Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
SP-4002D
Study Skills for Political Science
and Peace Studies
Core
20
4
Semester 1
SP-4004D
Introduction to International
Relations
Core
20
4
Semester 1
SP-4008L
European Empires: From Zenith to
Collapse
Core
20
4
Semester 1
and 2
SP-4014L
Roots of Contemporary Europe
Core
20
4
Semester 1
and 2
SP-4006D
Political Systems, Theories and
Ideologies
Core
20
4
Semester 2
SP-4013D
War and Society in Modern Europe
Core
20
4
Semester 2
Students who have achieved at least 120 credit points at Level 4 may exit the
programme and are eligible for the award of Certificate of Higher Education.
Stage 2 [Level 5]
In Stages 2 and 3 you study 240 credits in total, including at least 80 history credits
and 80 politics credits.
For History, you continue with some of the broad themes introduced in stage 1,
especially the history of warfare with The Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. You
also move from more general to more detailed country-specific topics, from
revolutionary France to 20th-century Britain and 20th-century Central and Eastern
Europe.
By the end of this stage you will have acquired (with reference for the benchmark
statements for both subjects) a widening of geographical range and a deepened
knowledge of particular countries and areas of History, and a significant extension in
grasp of key areas of Politics.
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
SP-5010D
War, Democracy and Consensus: Britain,
1914 to the present
Core
20
5
Semester 1
SP-5001D
Political Philosophy
Core
20
5
Semester 2
SP-5007D
Or
SP-5023D
Conflict Research Skills (Politics)
Core
20
5
Semester 2
SP-5006D
Research Skills (History)
Global Governance
Option
20
5
Semester 1
SP-5014D
Central and Eastern Europe
Option
20
5
Semester 1
SP-5026D
Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
Option
20
5
Semester 1
SP-5002D
Regional Politics
Option
20
5
Semester 1
SP-5011D
International Politics of the Cold War 1945 1991
Understanding Violence
Option
20
5
Semester 1
Option
20
5
Semester 2
SP-5012D
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SP-5013D
Diplomacy and Statecraft
Option
20
5
Semester 2
SP-5009D
Security: Theories and Concepts
Option
20
5
Semester 2
Students who have achieved at least 120 credit points at Level 5 may exit the
programme and are eligible for the award of Diploma of Higher Education.
Stage 3 [Level 6]
In this stage, the focus is on the dissertation in either History or Politics that all
students will undertake. (If you undertake the History dissertation you must have
studied the History Research Skills module in semester 2 of stage 2 or for Politics,
the Conflict Research Skills module).The dissertation is designed to test your ability
to undertake and complete a significant piece of research in either History or Politics,
individually and independently but under careful supervision. The optional modules
taken continue the general themes of the programme.
By the end of this stage, you will (with reference to the benchmark statements for
both subjects) significantly have increased your self-discipline, self-direction,
independence of mind and initiative, especially in relation to the completion of an
extended piece of written work, all of which are highly transferable from university to
the workplace, and reinforce the skills demanded of a high quality arts and social
sciences graduate.
Module
Code
Module Title
SP-6017B
Or
SP-6003B
Researching History: Dissertation
SP-6012D
Britain, Germany and Central
Europe
SP-6005D
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
Core
60
6
Semester 1
and 2
Core
20
6
Semester 1
Democracy and Authoritarianism
Option
20
6
Semester 1
SP-6010D
The Rise and Fall of the Soviet
Empire
Option
20
6
Semester 1
SP-6020D
Security: Threats and Security
Analysis
The Politics of International
Trafficking
Option
20
6
Semester 1
Option
20
6
Semester 2
SP-6013D
The Turbulent Century: France,
1814-1914
Option
20
6
Semester 2
SP-6004D
Human Rights
Option
20
6
Semester 2
SP-6008D
US Power and International
Security
Option
20
6
Semester 2
SP-6007D
Dissertation (Politics)
The curriculum may change, subject to the University's programme approval,
monitoring and review procedures.
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Teaching and Assessment Strategies
Lectures, seminars and group discussion are used for teaching in both History and
Politics. In addition, oral presentations, and simulated academic conferences are
used for modules in History. Guided and independent study also forms an integral
part of your learning experience, supported by the J B Priestley Library, University IT
provision and the Academic Skills Advice Service..
Lectures, particularly in stage 1, are essential for imparting the main themes of the
programme to you. In conjunction with this, seminars involving oral presentations
and group discussion enable you to work with each other, construct and deliver
orally arguments backed by evidence, and sharpen your critical skills. For both
History and Politics, the final year dissertation tests your ability to work individually
on a research project of significant length, motivate and discipline yourself with the
aid of regular supervision from a tutor, and work with printed and if possible
manuscript primary sources.
Assessment takes a number of forms as appropriate to the knowledge and skills
being tested, including examinations, essays, book reviews, projects (individual and
group), dissertation, coursework and oral presentations (individual and group). The
principal form of assessment is the coursework essay, which tests your ability to
research among secondary sources, derive from these a broad thematic and
analytical understanding of the topic and apply this to answering the question fully. In
accordance with the benchmark statements for each subject, however, a variety of
assessment methods are used in addition to essays. These include written
examinations to test your ability to marshal evidence and argument to answer a
question under time constraints, oral presentations to test verbal skills in presenting
an argument backed by evidence, and group projects to reinforce skills in
collaborative work. Please see the appendix for further details.
Personal development planning is principally structured around the personal tutorial
system, in which you meet with your personal tutor three times per semester in your
first semester, and twice a semester thereafter. In this context you begin and add to
your student development file, which will contain regular updates from both yourself
and your tutor on your progress in your studies and their associated transferable
skills, and which will provide the basis for your reference once you have graduated.
The personal tutorial system also forms the basis for supporting you with particular
needs. In these cases, you can discuss your particular issues with your personal
tutor, so that the Department is made aware of them and arrangements can if
necessary be made with the Disabilities Office and the Academic Skills Advice
Service. Since both the History and Politics Subject Groups have a relatively small
staff-student ratio, more individual attention can be given to students with particular
needs than is sometimes the case, and tutors are always willing to see them more
regularly than the number of times prescribed in the student handbook.
Assessment Regulations
This Programme conforms to the standard University Regulations which are
available at the following link:
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/aqpo/ordinances-and-regulations/
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Admission Requirements
The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their
previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of
each individual application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our
assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability
to succeed on this particular programme. Entrance requirements for each
programme will vary but consideration of your application will be based on a
combination of your formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience.
If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be
equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this
learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained
within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry
qualifications.
The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled
students, and these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are
applied to all applicants. We are continually reviewing and developing our practices
and policies to make the University more inclusive, but if you are disabled we may
need to make some adjustments to make sure that you are not disadvantaged. We
would advise you to contact the programme leader before you apply to discuss
these.
A typical offer to someone seeking entry through the UCAS scheme would be 240
points. Ideally students will also have studies a social science subject at A Level.
Applicants will need to show competence in English to a high level, for example
GCSE English Grade C or above, or IELTS with an overall band score of 6.0.
However, applications are welcome from mature students (those over 21 years of
age on entry) and candidates with non-standard qualifications or who, lacking
academic qualifications, have significant relevant experience. On completion of a
UCAS form you will be invited to the School for an Open Day when you will have the
opportunity to meet staff, view the facilities and discuss “the Bradford experience”
with current students.
Learning Resources
The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and our specialist library in the School of
Management provide a wide range of printed and electronic resources to support
your studies. We offer quiet study space if you want to work on your own, and group
study areas for the times when you need to discuss work with fellow students.
Subject librarians for each School provide training sessions and individual guidance
in finding the information you need for your assignment, and will help you organise
your references properly.
Student PC clusters can be found in both our libraries and elsewhere on the campus.
Many of these are open 24/7. You can also use the University's wireless network to
access the internet from your own laptop. Most of our journals are available online
(both on and off campus), and you can also access your University email account,
personal information and programme-related materials this way.
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Staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if you get stuck, and there is a 24/7
IT helpline available.
Student Support and Guidance
Programme Team
Support for you personally and in your programme of study, will be provided both by
the University and the programme team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who
is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal
concerns. The School will ensure that there is someone available with whom you
feel comfortable to help and support you. You will be provided with a comprehensive
series of handbooks that you can consult on a range of learning issues and your
programme tutors will be available to consult on subject specific queries.
Students’ Union
We value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the Students’
Union, through a system of student representatives and formal staff student liaison
committees, so that any issues you wish to raise are addressed rapidly.
The Students Union provide professional academic representation and advice. The
Students’ Union and the University of Bradford work in partnership to provide
confidential counselling and welfare services where you can get help with any aspect
of your personal or academic life. Student Financial and Information Services
(based in the Hub) will provide you with information about a diverse range of issues
such as council tax, personal safety and tourist information. International Students
can access a range of additional advice and support services through the Student’s
Union.
Employability and Career Development
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance their
employability profile and capabilities through learning opportunities embedded within
the curriculum.
Furthermore, the University is committed to supporting students to develop their
commitment towards a career pathway(s) and to implementing a career plan.
Professional career guidance and development support is available throughout your
time as a student and as a graduate from Career Development Services. The
support available from Career Development Services includes a wide range of
information resources, one to one appointments, a weekly workshop programme, a
mentoring programme, graduate recruitment and careers fairs, plus information and
help to you find part time work, summer work placements, graduate internship
programmes and graduate entry vacancies. In addition, some students as part of
their programme of study may have the opportunity to complete a Career & Personal
Development accredited module delivered by the Career Development Service.
All students are encouraged to access Career Development Services at an early
stage during their studies and to use the extensive resources available on their web
site www.careers.brad.ac.uk.
Career Development Services annually undertakes a survey of all graduates to find
out their destination six months after graduation. The survey gathers data on the
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employment and further study routes graduates have entered and a range of other
information including job roles, name and location of employers, salary details etc.
The survey findings for each programme of study are presented on the programme
information pages on the University website and via Career Development Services’
website www.careers.brad.ac.uk
Employability is built in to the History and Politics programme essentially through the
teaching and learning methods. These aim to develop transferable skills that will be
useful in gaining and retaining employment. They include key analytical and
problem-solving skills from individual research and writing, teamwork in seminars
and group projects, and the cultivation of oral presentation skills in seminar papers,
which clearly develop job interview and project presentation skills.
Academic Skills Advice Service
For undergraduate students who are looking to improve their marks during their time
at university, study skills and maths advice is available to all regardless of degree
discipline or level of study. Students can access a programme of interactive
workshops and clinics which is delivered throughout the year. This is in addition to
our extremely popular face-to-face guidance from our advisers, who also offer a wide
range of online and paper based materials for self-study.
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/academic-skills
Disability
Disabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we are
committed to ensuring that all aspects of student life are accessible to
everyone. The Disability Service can help by providing support, advice and
equipment to help you get the most out of your time at Bradford. It is a place where
you can discuss any concerns you may have about adjustments that you may need,
whether these relate to study, personal care or other issues. For more information
contact the Disability Service by phoning: 01274 233739 or via email:
disabilities@bradford.ac.uk
University policies and initiatives
Learning and Teaching
Our University approach to learning, teaching and assessment is encapsulated by an
integrated set of themes and principles within our Curriculum Framework. All of our
degree programmes have been designed to provide you with an inclusive and
engaging learning environment which gives you the opportunity to thrive and develop
in your area of study. Our research-informed programmes have a particular focus on
developing your employability. We also place a strong emphasis on collaborative,
real-world and enquiry-based learning, supported by appropriate learning
technologies. Our assessment is designed not just to measure your achievement,
but also to shape and guide your learning through preparing you for the increasing
level of challenge as you progress through your degree. Together, these lead to you
developing a distinctive set of graduate attributes which will prepare you for life
beyond university.
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Ecoversity
Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles
of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching,
research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and students. We do not
claim to be a beacon for sustainable development but we aspire to become a leading
University in this area. The facilities we create for teaching and learning, including
teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our
commitments to sustainable development. Staff and student participation in this
initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in the programme specification is a
clear signal that it is at the forefront of our thinking in programme development,
delivery, monitoring and review. For more details see www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity
In your programme you will find these principles underlie the teaching, learning and
assessment strategies. Critical thinking and problem solving are key to success in
any History and Politics programme and two of the main transferable skills they
impart, while interdisciplinarity is central both to SSIS and to the role of History and
Politics within it. Thus the principal themes of the History and Politics programme –
the history and current theory and practice of international relations, of modern
warfare and conflict resolution, and of Europe and the wider world – are specifically
designed to emphasize and encourage critical thinking about the connections
between History, Politics and the other disciplines within the School.
In addition there are modules in which the themes and issues of ESD are particularly
exemplified, such as:

Module SP-5023D Research Skills (History), which sets out and reinforces the
skills in information gathering, critical thinking and writing necessary for any
effective assessed work for a History programme , and which also underlines
the links between History and other disciplines such as Philosophy, Politics,
International Relations and Economics.

Module SP-4008L, European Empires: From Zenith to Collapse, which
analyses the political, military, economic and cultural interactions between
Europe and the non-European world between 1850 and 1962, with a
particular emphasis on the relations between Britain and South Asia. This is
clearly relevant to the local context, and once again highlights the links
between History and Politics, and other disciplines such as Economics and
International Relations.
We are also committed in SSIS to giving you opportunities to engage in debates
about the meaning and future of Sustainable Development, as well as in the practice
of ESD, for example, through volunteering on and off campus, by taking action in a
series of activities as a School.
Further Information
For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact
Admissions.
The Admissions Office
The University of Bradford
Richmond Road
The Admissions Office
School of Social and International Studies
The University of Bradford
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Bradford, BD7 1DP
UK
+44 (0)1274 233054
http://www.brad.ac.uk/courses/
Richmond Road
Bradford, BD7 1DP
UK
+
http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/ssis/socialsciences
The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's
regulations and programme approval, enhancement and review procedures.
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Appendix - BA History and Politics
1.
Level
Programme Learning Outcomes
4
SP-4002D
4
SP-4004D
4
SP-4008L
4
SP-4014L
4
SP-4006D
4
5
SP-4013D
SP-5002D
5
SP-5010D
5
5
SP-5001D
SP-5007D OR
SP-5023D
SP-5014D
Title
Study Skills for Political Science and
Peace Studies
Introduction to International Relations
European Empires: From Zenith to
Collapse
Roots of Contemporary Europe
Political Systems, Theories and
Ideologies
War and Society in Modern Europe
Regional Politics
War, Democracy and Consensus:
Britain 1914 to the present
Political Philosophy
Conflict Research Skills (Politics) OR
Research Skills (History)
Central and Eastern Europe
5
SP-5026D
Revolutionary & Napoleonic Wars
Option
5
SP-5006D
Option
5
SP-5011D
5
SP-5013D
Global Governance
International Politics of the Cold War
1945 – 1991
Diplomacy & Statecraft
5
SP-5012D
Understanding Violence
Option
5
Code
Type
Core
LO1
Core
S
A
A
A
Core
Core
Core
Core
Option
Core
Core
A
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
A
A
A
S
A
LO6
LO7
A
S
A
S
LO8
S
A
S
S
A
S
S
A
A
S
S
S
A
S
S
A
S
A
S
A
A
S
A
A
A
A
A
S
A
A
S
S
A
A
A
A
A
S
A
A
S
A
A
S
A
A
S
A
Core
Option
S
Option
A
S
A
A
A
A
A
S
Option
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
S
A
A
A
S
A
A
S
LO9
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SP-6012D
6
SP-6005D
Security: Theories and Concepts
Researching History: Dissertation OR
Dissertation (Politics)
Britain, Germany and Central Europe
1919-1939
Democracy and Authoritarianism
6
SP-6010D
The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire
Option
6
SP-6020D
Option
6
SP-6013D
6
SP-6007D
Security: Threats and Security Analysis
The Turbulent Century: France, 1814 –
1914
The Politics of International Trafficking
6
SP-6004D
Human Rights
Option
A
A
6
SP-6008D
US Power and International Security
Option
A
A
6
SP-5009D
SP-6017B OR
SP-6003B
Option
S
A
A
A
A
Core
A
A
A
S
A
A
A
Core
A
Option
A
A
A
A
S
A
S
A
S
A
A
S
A
A
Option
A
A
A
Option
A
A
S
A
A
A
S
A
A
A
S
Notes
A = this outcome is formally assessed in the module;
S = this outcome is explicitly supported in the learning and teaching but is not formally assessed
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Level
Code
Title
Type
1
2
3
4
SP-4002D
Study Skills for Political Science and
Peace Studies
Core
X
4
SP-4004D
Introduction to International Relations
Core
X
4
SP-4008L
European Empires: From Zenith to
Collapse
Core
X
X
4
SP-4014L
Roots of Contemporary Europe
Core
X
X
4
SP-4006D
Political Systems, Theories and
Ideologies
Core
X
X
4
SP-4013D
War and Society in Modern Europe
Core
X
X
5
SP-5002D
Regional Politics
Option
X
X
5
SP-5010D
War, Democracy and Consensus: Britain
1914 to the present
Core
X
X
5
SP-5001D
Political Philosophy
Core
X
5
SP-5007D OR
SP-5023D
Conflict Research Skills (Politics) OR
Research Skills (History)
Core
5
SP-5014D
Central and Eastern Europe
5
SP-5026D
5
4
X
X
X
Option
X
X
Revolutionary & Napoleonic Wars
Option
X
X
SP-5006D
Global Governance
Option
X
X
5
SP-5011D
International Politics of the Cold War 1945
– 1991
Option
X
X
5
SP-5013D
Diplomacy & Statecraft
Option
X
X
5
SP-5012D
Understanding Violence
Option
X
X
X
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5
SP-5009D
Security: Theories and Concepts
6
SP-6017B OR
SP-6003B
6
SP-6012D
Researching History: Dissertation OR
Dissertation (Politics)
Britain, Germany and Central Europe
1919-1939
6
SP-6005D
6
Option
X
X
X
Core
Core
X
X
Democracy and Authoritarianism
Option
X
X
SP-6010D
The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire
Option
X
X
6
SP-6020D
Security: Threats and Security Analysis
Option
X
X
6
SP-6013D
The Turbulent Century: France, 1814 –
1914
Option
X
X
6
SP-6007D
The Politics of International Trafficking
Option
X
X
6
SP-6004D
Human Rights
Option
X
X
6
SP-6008D
US Power and International Security
Option
X
X
Teaching and Learning Methods
1
Lectures
2
Seminars
3
Supervision
4
Library/archival seminars
Notes:
Seminars frequently involve student-led short presentations, supported by academic staff, to facilitate discussions.
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Level
Assessment map
Code
Title
Type
4
SP-4002D
Study Skills for Political Science and Peace Studies
Core
X
4
SP-4004D
Introduction to International Relations
Core
X
4
SP-4008L
European Empires: From Zenith to Collapse
Core
X
4
SP-4014L
Roots of Contemporary Europe
Core
X
4
SP-4006D
Political Systems, Theories and Ideologies
Core
4
SP-4013D
War and Society in Modern Europe
Core
X
5
SP-5002D
Regional Politics
Option
X
5
SP-5010D
War, Democracy and Consensus: Britain 1914 to
the present
Core
X
5
SP-5001D
Political Philosophy
Core
X
5
SP-5007D OR
SP-5023D
Conflict Research Skills (Politics) OR
Research Skills (History)
Core
5
SP-5014D
Central and Eastern Europe
Option
X
5
SP-5026D
Revolutionary & Napoleonic Wars
Option
X
5
SP-5006D
Global Governance
Option
X
5
SP-5011D
International Politics of the Cold War 1945 – 1991
Option
X
5
SP-5013D
Diplomacy & Statecraft
Option
X
5
SP-5012D
Understanding Violence
Option
X
5
SP-5009D
Security: Theories and Concepts
Option
X
6
SP-6017B OR
Researching History: Dissertation OR
Core
1
2
3
4
X
X
X
X
X
X
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SP-6003B
Dissertation (Politics)
6
SP-6012D
Britain, Germany and Central Europe 1919-1939
6
SP-6005D
6
Core
X
Democracy and Authoritarianism
Option
X
SP-6010D
The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire
Option
X
6
SP-6020D
Security: Threats and Security Analysis
Option
X
6
SP-6013D
The Turbulent Century: France, 1814 – 1914
Option
X
6
SP-6007D
The Politics of International Trafficking
Option
X
6
SP-6004D
Human Rights
Option
X
6
SP-6008D
US Power and International Security
Option
X
X
X
X
Methods of Assessment
1. Coursework
2 Examination
3. Dissertation
4. Presentation / Seminar Report
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