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UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORDSchool of Social and International StudiesDivision of Peace StudiesProgramme title: BA (Hons) Politics

Awarding and teaching institution:

University of Bradford

Final and interim award(s): BA (Honours)[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications level 6]

BA (Ordinary)[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: Politics

Programme approved / accredited by:

N/A

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement or study abroad

UCAS code: L200/BA Pol

Subject benchmark statement(s):FHEQ Level:

Politics and International Relations

4-6

Date produced: June 2005

Last updated : October 2013

Introduction

The BA (Hons) Politics programme is located within the Division of Peace Studies, an internationally recognised centre for excellence in teaching and research on peace and conflict issues. Staff teaching on the BA Politics programme are published experts in the field, with the Politics programme informed by our interest in contemporary global affairs and the drivers of conflict, violence and insecurity at local, regional and international level.

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Politics is the study of power and influence, or conversely, marginalisation and exclusion. In seeking to understand ‘who gets what, when and how’, studying Politics involves exploring the processes by which decisions are made, the ideologies and behaviours that underpin them, and the mechanisms through which they are pursued and implemented. The BA Politics programme at the University of Bradford provides a solid grounding in political theory, concepts and analysis, it is international in focus and it is embedded in the unique Peace Studies perspective that while conflict and difference are natural, violence and war are not.

As you progress through the programme, you will develop knowledge and understanding of the ideas, actors and interests that shape politics and the struggle for influence. This will require you to engage with current events; to study unfamiliar concepts and topics; to critically engage with perspectives and judgments that conflict with your own; and to widen your intellectual horizons. Our methods of teaching and assessing develop your individual and team based ability to research, evaluate and present issues and debates, ensuring that when you graduate from your programme, you will have a range of subject specific and transferable skills

Your knowledge and learning on the BA Politics programme is built around a number of core modules that you have to take at each level; 6 in Year 1, 4 in Year 2 and 2 in Year 3, in addition to a 15,000 word (maximum) dissertation on a subject of your choosing. The programme also provides flexibility, with option modules in related subject areas that include International Relations and Security Studies, Development, Peace Studies, History, Philosophy and English Literature. This reflects the multidisciplinary approach of Peace Studies, while enabling you to follow either specialised or multi-disciplinary study pathways. Through Erasmus partnerships with the Universities of Brussels, Coimbra, Toulouse, Salamanca, Prague and Munich, and exchange programmes with the California State University (USA), Clarkson University (USA), Sogang University (Seoul, Korea), Hosei University (Tokyo, Japan) and Slippery Rock University (USA) we encourage you to consider undertaking a portion of your undergraduate programme studies overseas or add an extra year to your studies to graduate with an International Diploma based on extra work or study options overseas.

Programme AimsThe programme is intended to:

A1. Provide knowledge and understanding of political theory and political analysis.

A2. Develop understanding of concepts, approaches and methods in political science and the skills to apply them.

A3. Embed an independent, critical and scholarly approach to the study of Politics and political affairs.

A4. Relate the study to Politics to practical aspects of implementation and issues of public concern as these relate to peace and conflict.

A5. Provide a curriculum supported by active scholarship, staff development and a research culture that promotes breadth and depth of intellectual enquiry and debate.


A6 Develop a range of key skills and personal attributes including retrieval, organisation, application and presentation of primary, secondary, data and other information sources in line with ethical requirements; presentation skills; independent and collaborative capacity to identify and analyse problems; time and workload management.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Certificate in Higher EducationWhen you have completed the year 1 of the programme you will be able to:

LO1. Understand the nature and significance of politics as a human activity.

LO2. Apply concepts, theories and methods used in the study of politics to the analysis of political ideas, institutions and practices.

Diploma in Higher Education:When you have completed the year 2 of the programme you will be able to:

LO3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different political systems, the nature and distribution of power in them; the social, economic, historical and cultural contexts within which they operate, and the relationships between them.

LO4. Evaluate different interpretations of political issues and events.

Bachelor’s Honours Degree*When you have completed the year 3 of the programme you will be able to:

LO5. Gather, organise and analyse relevant primary and secondary evidence or data so as to present coherent and clearly reasoned arguments which address specific problems.

LO6. Communicate effectively and fluently in speech and writing, use communication and information technology for the retrieval and presentation of information, work independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation and time-management and collaborate with others to achieve common goals.

* Those students awarded an Ordinary Bachelor’s degree will achieve the same learning outcomes, but on the basis of a smaller number of credits.

Curriculum

Stage 1[Level 4]

Stage 1 is designed to provide you with a solid intellectual foundation for the BA programme. In order for you to acquire the fundamentals of the discipline and to ensure that you possess the requisite skills, all of the Year 1 modules are ‘core’ – that is, there are no options available in the first year. The BA Politics is one of four programmes that approach the study of peace and peaceful societies through a


distinct disciplinary lens. Along with students of the BA international Relations, BA Peace Studies and BA Peace Studies and Development you will take six core modules starting with Introduction to Peace Studies, Introduction to International Relations and Study Skills for Political Science and Humanities in semester one, and Poverty, Development and Globalisation; Political Systems, Theories and Ideologies, and Conflict, War and Political Violence in semester 2. The topics and theories that you will cover in each of these cores links across the modules, engaging you in a diversity of approaches and understandings around a common concern for conditions of justice, freedom and security.

Introduction to Peace Studies is an entry point for your understanding of politics as negotiated difference through case studies of existing ‘peaceful societies’; it will introduce you to the study of ideas and ideologies through theories of nonviolence, and you will explore alternative approaches to organising collective life. In addition, this module gives you an experience of team-based learning, thus enhancing your skills in communication, collaborative working, critical thinking and problem-solving.

On Introduction to International Relations you will study the principles, interests, strategies and mechanisms that inform why and how states engage with one another. States are responsible for much of the order in our world, but also for much of its violent conflict – war and the threat of war. This module will provide you with a foundation for the regional and international focus of your programme in Year 2 and 3 and an understanding of politics as competition for power and influence.

With your understanding of the conditions and cultures of peaceful societies and philosophies of non-violence acquired in semester 1, you will then consider the political systems, values and ideas that provoke Conflict, War and Political Terror. In this module, you will look at the causes and dynamics of political violence, the actors and groups that pursue their interests by violent means and their rationale for doing so. In your other core semester 2 module, Political Systems, Theories and Ideologies you will build on this understanding of how ideas are (or are not) realised in practice by studying diverse regime types and party systems including communist, democratic and Islamic. You will examine concepts such as ‘sovereignty’, ‘justice’, ‘identity’, class’ ‘nationalism’ and ‘equality’ that are central to understanding the perceptions and processes by which power and resources are contested and distributed at both national and international levels.

Poverty, Development and Globalisation complements your learning in other areas of Year 1 by introducing you to the major debates and theories within the field of development studies in the context of globalisation and North-South relations. Here you will be working with familiar themes such as justice, liberty, power and equality but from the perspective of economists and sociologists, and looking at how their interpretations of these concepts relates to the kinds of development paths they have advocated. You will explore the way in which societies and economies develop and change and the implications of this for politics. The module will also begin to unpack the complex dynamics that create and maintain poverty and inequality, the contested meanings of development, and prospects for change.

At degree level, all students need to acquire discipline-specific techniques for analytical and comparative purposes; for sharpening their inductive and deductive reasoning; developing a keen awareness of reductionist and deterministic argument; and discerning bias in both primary and secondary sources. In the first semester all our students take Study Skills for Political Science and Humanities. You will be


using proper academic literature, so you need to be able to find the right books and journal chapters, read them properly and effectively, summarise and critique the literature and then use it to write about key debates and form your own opinions. The skill of writing to a competent scholarly standard is also very important, so we practise different forms of writing. It is a big jump from school to university and this module will help you make it.

By the end of your first year, you will be able to understand approaches, concepts and theories in the study Politics and political ideas and have acquired study skills relevant to the subject area.

Module Code

Module Title Type Credits Level Study period

Module Code Module Title Type Credits Level Study

periodSP-4002D Study Skills for Political

Science and Humanities C 20 4 1

SP-4004D Introduction to International Relations C 20 4 1

SP-4005D Introduction to Peace Studies C 20 4 1

SP-4006D Political Systems, Theories and Ideologies C 20 4 2

SP-4003D Poverty, Development and Globalisation C 20 4 2

SP-4007D Conflict, War and Political Violence C 20 4 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]

Stage 2 includes four ‘core’ modules that embed your knowledge and understanding of Politics, with emphasis on developing your understanding of regimes, institutions and political change through global, regional and comparative political approaches. The core modules in semester 1 are Regional Politics and International Politics of the Cold War. Regional Politics explores political representation, institutions and dynamics in case study areas (Middle East, Asia, Latin America, Europe, Sub Saharan Africa), Cold War history provides a particularly compelling way of understanding how the combined insights of International Relations and Security Studies enable us to get a better understanding of high-stakes relations between states.

Your third core is the semester 2 module Political Philosophy in which you will consider the fundamental orientations of thought and belief that take familiar forms, as forms of government or ideologies. The organisation of political community – for us as well as for the ancient Greeks – begins with philosophising around deciding


how and on what basis we shall live together. And what is true about the city-state in Athens is no less true of Bradford today.

At the mid-way point in your programme, Conflict Research Skills will help you to consolidate your research, analysis and writing skills; and at the same time, prepare you for your Year 3 dissertation. This module uses conflict case study group work as a means of refining your ability to get beneath the surface of complex events by researching and identifying the cause of your case study conflict, the actors involved and their motivations and objectives. The module introduces you to the frameworks and tools used by major international agencies in this area. You will acquire research, writing and analytical skills by producing two reports on your conflict in different formats. More broadly, the module prepares you to think in practical terms about the topic of your Year 3 dissertation, since it requires skill and careful thought to conceive a viable research question and a suitable methodology from the vast array of possible subjects and themes. This module will enable you to do that – as well as help you maximize your engagement with the remainder of your modules.

Two module options from related discipline areas can be taken in Year 2. These build on themes, concepts and areas that are important in the study of politics and include Understanding Violence; Responding to Conflict: Approaches, Ethics and Experience; Imagined Identities in 20th and 21st Century literature; War, Democracy and Consensus; Peace and Change; Security Studies 1; and Culture and Society: Britain c. 1760-1914.By the end of your second year, you will have developed confidence in your intellectual grasp of your discipline, competence in your research skills and a clear sense of the contexts, significant elements and research horizons of your particular areas of interest. In short, you will be prepared to undertake the creative endeavour of conceiving, researching and writing your undergraduate dissertation and advancing your analytical and conceptual skills in Year 3 of your programme.

Module Code

Module Title Type Credits Level Study period

SP-5011D International Politics of the Cold War C 20 5 1

SP-5002D Regional Political Studies C 20 5 1SP-5007D Conflict Research Skills C 20 5 2SP-5001D Political Philosophy C 20 5 2

SP-5006D Global Governance O 20 5 1

SP-5010D War, Democracy and Consensus O 20 5 1

SP-5015D Imagined Identities in 20th and 21st Century literature O 20 5 1

SP-5005D Peace and Change O 20 5 1SP-5027D Responding to Conflict:

Approaches, Ethics, Experience

O 20 5 2


SP-5009D Security Studies I O 20 5 2

SP-5012D Understanding Violence O 20 5 2SP-5016D Culture and Society:

Britain c. 1760-1914 O 20 5 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]

At Stage 3 of the BA Politics programme, emphasis is placed on applying your knowledge and developing the employability skills necessary for professional life. You will take the core 60 credit dissertation module, a 15,000 word research project on a topic of your own choosing, which will draw on the knowledge and skills you have developed in Years 1 and 2. You will be expected to show initiative, demonstrate a sceptical, questioning perspective, secure the requisite research materials, conceive a workable research question/outline structure and adopt an appropriate methodology. You will have a dissertation supervisor who will advise you on producing this major piece of work.

In addition to the two-semester dissertation project, Competencies in Professional Development and Peace Work introduces the concept of 'professionalism' and debates about its meaning, both generally and in the context of local and international peace and development work. Against this background, the module aims to give you opportunities for the identification, application and enhancement of key competencies relevant to peace and development practice, through applied learning methods and reflection on experience. By the end of this module, you will have produced a portfolio of work which provides clear evidence of vocational skill development, putting you in a good position to apply for employment in the field and/or for postgraduate study. As an alternative to taking part in this module, you may be able to arrange a placement to fulfill the same function of developing your employability skills.

There is one further core module in Year 3: Democracy and Authoritarianism. Here you will apply your knowledge of concepts, ideologies and regional case studies to exploration of two contrasting regime types. You will engage with approaches to understanding states and governments and you will be encouraged to explore from a critical perspective the relevance of the terminology of democracy and authoritarianism in contemporary politics and the political development theories that underpin them.

By the end of stage 3 you will have the intellectual and personal transferable skills expected of a BA Politics graduate. In particular, you will be able to apply concepts, theories and methods used in the study of politics to the analysis of political ideas, institutions and practices; you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different political systems, the nature and distribution of power in them, and the relevance of the social, economic, historical and cultural contexts within which they operate.

You have one option out of three modules at Level 3 in the second semester. Human Rights looks at the concept of universal human rights, and the issues and


dilemmas that arise in promoting human rights both within states and in international society. The Politics of Narcotic Drugs looks at the history, organisation and principles of the international system of drug control, the political and economic impacts of the illicit drug trade, the record of enforcement authorities and the impact of the ‘war on drugs’ on public health, justice, development and peace. History, Literature and Politics links across social sciences and the humanities to explore how political ideas, ideals, identities and debates are manifested, represented and amplified through the arts.

Module Code Module Title Type Credits Level Study period

SP-6003B Dissertation C 60 6 1+2

SP-6018L Competencies in Professional Development and Peace work

Core 20 6 1+2

SP-6005D Democracy and Authoritarianism C 20 6 1

SP-6007D The Politics of Narcotic Drugs O 20 6 2

SP-6004D Human Rights O 20 6 2SP-6021D History, Literature and

Politics O 20 6 2

The curriculum may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures.

Teaching and Assessment Strategies

Teaching, learning and assessment is structured around a range of approaches that embed progression, which encourage you to apply your knowledge and take greater responsibility for your learning at each stage of your programme studies.

Through the core and optional modules you will experience a diversity of teaching styles. The approach of Peace Studies is to encourage interaction and the sharing of ideas by maximising your participation and engagement. Learning methods and approaches include team based learning and group work, participatory lectures, seminars, simulations and detailed case study analysis. Social and broadcast media, Skype and podcasts are some of the digital learning technologies that are used to develop ideas and deepen your understanding of contexts and events. You will be familiarised with the use of our online learning tool Blackboard in the first week of your studies through the Year 1 Study Skills module. The mixture of teaching and learning strategies will enable you to develop a range of intellectual and professional skills.

Throughout the programme, you will acquire skills that will be useful not only in Peace Studies, but in whatever profession you choose to follow. These will be


taught, practised and assessed. They are listed on the front cover of this document as personal transferable skills. For example, through the project work in some of the modules you to learn skills in planning, negotiating, team working and presenting.

The programme has a diversity of assessment strategies that enable you to demonstrate your learning according to explicit and transparent criteria. The assessment strategies aim to develop and embed a range of discipline specific and generic skills that are determined by the aims and intended learning outcomes of the BA Politics programme.

The assessments that you will undertake will develop your skills of researching, analysing, evaluating and critiquing ideas, information and approaches. You will develop a range of writing and transferable skills by demonstrating your learning in a range of different formats that include through book reviews, report writing, essays, team based learning, group presentations, personal reflection and formal examinations. In Stage Three, you will undertake a dissertation, a substantial project of autonomous research with one-to-one supervision from a member of staff.

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/

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 240-280 UCAS tariff points to include 2 full GCE A levels or equivalent qualification plus GCSE English grade C or above or equivalent qualification.


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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. Overall, students without A-levels account for one third of our intake each year. On completion of a UCAS form you will be invited to the School for an Applicant Visitor Day when you will have the opportunity to meet staff, view the facilities and discuss “the Bradford experience” with current students.

Learning ResourcesThe 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.

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 GuidanceProgramme TeamSupport 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’ UnionWe 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 Students’ Union.


Employability and Career DevelopmentThe 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 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

The specific provision on this programme is intended to meet the employability expectations of Peace Studies graduates. These are typically focused on careers in conflict management, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, civil service, local government, police, journalism, diplomacy, research and education. The BA in Politics provides the skills and knowledge, and the critical research and analysis capacities that are required by employers in these fields. The BA programme provides a mix of both discipline and personal transferable skills, strengthened through the second year Research Skills and third year dissertation project and internship module. Teaching on the programme is research informed and delivered by an academic team that is engaged in knowledge transfer activities with employers and practitioners, enabling us to constantly review our employer engagement capability. Graduates develop an independent and critical ability to gather, organise and analyse relevant primary and secondary evidence or data, to use communication and information technology for the retrieval of and presentation of information, to demonstrate initiative, and to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.

The calibre and diversity of our student body adds value to our programme in terms of the networking opportunities provided.

Study abroad and the Diploma in International Studies or Professional Experience


In addition to the possibility of studying abroad at one of our approved ERASMUS partners during your three years of study (for which your earn academic credits and have your grades added in to your final degree and transcript) we offer you the unique option of expanding your three year programme into a four year programme with our Diploma scheme. This enables you to graduate with a BA Hons as well as the Diploma in International Studies or Professional Experience.

We encourage you to consider an optional year of study work, or volunteering abroad, taken between stage 1 and 2 or stage 2 and 3 of your programme at Bradford. You may take advantage of Study Abroad opportunities in three ways: through studying at one of our partner institutions; through studying at a University that does not have formal links with Bradford; or through developing your own combination of work/study. Most students choose to go abroad, to spend time in one or more countries, but work/volunteering can also be undertaken with local or UK-based organisations.

This optional Diploma of International Studies aims to enable you to: i) benefit from studying and living abroad ii) develop intercultural awareness and competence through reflection on the experience; iii) enhance your personal development allowing you the scope to transfer the skills acquired to both academic work and future vocational work; iv) widen your knowledge and understanding, and embrace different academic approaches in one or more of your programme subject areas by studying appropriate modules; v) where appropriate, enhance your language skills and develop strategies for more effective language learning. The Diploma of Professional Experience is designed to provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge, understanding and skills gained on your programme in a professional setting; to help you develop autonomy and initiative, and work effectively as a member of a professional team; to help you gain experience of the working environment and assess career opportunities available on graduation; to encourage critical reflection on your personal and skills development.

Note that you are to identify your own placement opportunities, with support from the University and agreed by the Programme Director. The duration must be between 38 and 52 weeks. Your placement work is directed by the supervisor appointed by the provider, but you will be appointed an academic tutor who will remain in contact to check that integration into the workplace is proceeding and that the work being required of you is appropriate and at a later stage to assist and advise both you and your employer as to the requirements of the assessment process. Your performance during this placement (including a monthly diary, reflective end of placement report, oral presentation and placement supervisor assessment) will form the basis for consideration for the award of a Diploma of Professional Experience. Assessment will be made on a pass/fail basis.

Learner Development Unit

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/learner-development/


http://www.bradford.ac.uk/learner-development/

DisabilityDisabled 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: [email protected]

University policies and initiativesLearning and TeachingOur 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.

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

Further Information:For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact Admissions.

The Admissions OfficeThe University of BradfordRichmond RoadBradford, BD7 1DPUK

Undergraduate Course EnquiriesSchool of Social and International StudiesRichmond RoadBradford, BD7 1DPUK


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+44 (0)1274 233054http://www.brad.ac.uk/courses/

0800 0731225 (UK)+44 (0)1274 233081 (International)[email protected]://www.bradford.ac.uk/ssis/

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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Appendix1. Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning OutcomesStage Mod LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

1 SP-4002D A A S S

SP-4004D A A S S

SP-4005D A A S S

SP-4006D A A S S

SP-4003D A A S S

SP-4007D A A S S

2 SP-5011D A A S S

SP-5002D A A S S

SP-5007D A A S S

SP-5001D A A S S

3 SP-6003B A A

SP-6018L A A

SP-6005D A A

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

NB: The learning outcomes for optional modules in the programme are not indicated in the above matrix. However, these will also map on this matrix and are expected to reinforce several learning outcomes.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Certificate in Higher EducationWhen you have completed the year 1 of the programme you will be able to:LO1. Understand the nature and significance of politics as a human activity.

LO2. Apply concepts, theories and methods used in the study of politics to the analysis of political ideas, institutions and practices.

Diploma in Higher Education:When you have completed the year 2 of the programme you will be able to:LO3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different political systems, the

nature and distribution of power in them; the social, economic, historical and cultural contexts within which they operate, and the relationships between them.

LO4. Evaluate different interpretations of political issues and events.


Bachelor’s Honours Degree*When you have completed the year 3 of the programme you will be able to:LO5. Gather, organise and analyse relevant primary and secondary evidence or

data so as to present coherent and clearly reasoned arguments which address specific problems.

LO6. Communicate effectively and fluently in speech and writing, use communication and information technology for the retrieval and presentation of information, work independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation and time-management and collaborate with others to achieve common goals.

* Those students awarded an Ordinary Bachelor’s degree will achieve the same learning outcomes, but on the basis of a smaller number of credits.


2. This table shows the methods of assessments used across different stages and modules:

Methods of assessmentStage Mod 1 2 3 4 5 6

1 SP-4002D

X X

SP-4004D

X

SP-4005D

X

SP-4006D

X

SP-4003D

X

SP-4007D

X

2 SP-5011D

X

SP-5002D

X

SP-5007D

X

SP-5001D

X

3 SP-6003B

X

SP-6018L

X

SP-6005D

X X


1 = Coursework (e.g. essay; assignment; portfolio, etc)

2 = Individual Presentation (e.g. seminar paper)

3 = Group Presentation

4 = Group Assignment

5 = Dissertation or Project Report

6 =Examination

3. This table shows the main delivery methods which are used across modules and stages:

Teaching MethodsStage Mod 1 2 3

1 SP-4002D

X X

SP-4004D

X X

SP-4005D

X X

SP-4006D

X X

SP-4003D

X X

SP-4007D

X X

2 SP-5011D

X X

SP-5002D

X X

SP-5007D

X X

SP-5001

X X


D3 SP-

6003B

X X X

SP-6018L

X X

SP-6005D

X X

1 = Lectures

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