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

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: Peace Studies

Programme approved / accredited by:

N/A

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

UCAS code: L252 BA/Pax

Subject benchmark statement(s):FHEQ Level:

Politics and International Relations

4-6

Date produced: June 2000

Last updated : February 2014

Introduction

The BA in Peace Studies is located within the Division of Peace Studies, an internationally recognised centre for excellence in teaching and research on peace and conflict issues.

Within the division of Peace Studies, staff and students are working on a wide range of themes that bear on prospects for peace in the 21st century. Underlying this work are a set of questions that go to the heart of Peace Studies: What do we mean by peace and related concepts, such as violence, conflict, security, development,

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sustainability, democracy, equality and justice? What are the implications of the values we hold for the ways in which we approach the study of peace and conflict, and for practical efforts to build more peaceful relationships? What are the key challenges facing humanity now and into the future? What might peaceful responses to these challenges look like?

Given the diversity of staff and students in Peace Studies, the range of human experiences of peace and conflict, and the complexity of interactions from the local to the global, there is no single response to these questions. Rather, we see Peace Studies as a space for reflection and conversations on our different perspectives and understandings.

The modules we offer as part of the BA in Peace Studies draw on the expertise and research of our academic staff, many of whom are also actively engaged in working with a range of agencies in the field, from the local level to the international arena. These modules approach the theme of peace and the question of how to build more peaceful relationships from a range of different angles and perspectives, from analyses of violence at multiple levels to different strategies for responding to conflict, from social movements for change to the links between peace and ecology, from the history of Peace Studies as an academic field of study to a critical engagement with the challenges facing peace theorists and practitioners into an uncertain future.

Programme AimsThe programme is intended to:

A1. enable you to reflect critically on different conceptions of peace, and on their implications for efforts to build more peaceful relationships;

A2. develop your understanding of the origins and nature of conflict and violence at multiple levels, from the local to the global;

A3. build your capacity to analyse and evaluate different responses to conflict and efforts to build peaceful and equitable forms of social co-existence;

A4. offer a friendly and supportive learning environment that includes spaces for critical conversations with fellow students and staff, and opportunities for collaborative learning;

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

A6. encourage you to develop an independent, critical and scholarly approach to the field, and to apply your knowledge to real-life problems;

A7. encourage you to make progress towards becoming an ethical and reflective practitioner in the field of peace, conflict and development.

A8. help you to develop a valuable range of key skills and personal attributes for a wide variety of careers.


Programme Learning Outcomes

When you have completed the programme you will be able to:

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

LO1. compare different approaches to understanding peace, conflict and violence, and examine the assumptions underlying them;

LO2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the origins and evolution of the international political system, including contemporary changes underway;

LO3. use academic sources to inform the develop of your own arguments, communicate clearly in speech and in writing, and contribute effectively to team work.

Diploma of Higher Education

When you have successfully completed year 2 of the programme, you will be able to:

LO4. critically assess the applicability of theoretical approaches to the study of peace and conflict to a range of contemporary conflicts and dynamics in local, national and global contexts;

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, and critically assess the value of different sources.

LO7. demonstrate your progress towards competence in a range of skills relevant to professional work in the field of peace and conflict, including initiative, self-organisation and time-management, the ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals, and the capacity to reflect critically on your own assumptions and practice.

BA Honours*


LO8. critically engage with key debates in the field of peace and conflict, and articulate your own informed perspective;

LO9. demonstrate detailed understanding of an issue area within Peace Studies; formulate a research question in this issue area and identify and use an appropriate research design to investigate this question;

LO10. synthesise and analyse complex information relating to questions in peace studies, and communicate your analysis effectively in writing;


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

CurriculumThe programme consists of 360 credits, made up of core and optional modules . You take 120 credits at each Stage. Please note that there may be some amendments to the details of the curriculum, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures.

Year 1[Level 4]

Your first year is designed to provide you with a solid intellectual foundation for your programme in Peace Studies. All of the Year 1 modules are ‘core’ – that is, there are no options available in the first year. However, your first two semesters contain no shortage of variety; and we expect you to find it challenging as well as stimulating, since you will need to get to grips with key concepts and theoretical debates, both from the tradition of peace studies itself and from several neighbouring disciplines that contribute to the interdisciplinary study of peace.

In your first year, Introduction to Peace Studies encourages you to reflect critically on the meanings that have been attached to the concept of peace in different cultural and historical contexts and on debates surrounding core values associated with peace, and to grapple with the challenges and tensions involved in attempts to realise those values. You will consider case studies of existing ‘peaceful societies’, the theory and practice of nonviolence, and 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.

Introduction to International Relations introduces you to the study of 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. At the same time, our world is intensely globalised, so International Relations also involves study and analysis of the relations that states have with non-state actors such as international, transnational and civil society groups and organisations. In this module, the main theoretical approaches to understanding international relations are introduced, giving you a foundation for examining how interactions in a globalised world shape obstacles to and opportunities for peace.

Poverty, Development and Globalisation introduces you to the major debates and theories within the field of development studies in the context of globalisation and North-South relations, with a focus on interactions between the local, national, international and global levels. 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.

Conflict, War and Political Violence builds on your understanding of the conditions and cultures of peaceful societies and philosophies of non-violence acquired in semester 1. However in this module, you will be looking through a reverse lens and


analysing the structures, behaviours and ideas that promote conflict, war and violence. You will look at the causes, dynamics and impacts of political violence and the actors that pursue their interests by violent means.

Political Systems, Theories and Ideologies examines the basic concepts that are central to state behaviour and politics more generally – such as ‘sovereignty’, ‘justice’, ‘identity’, class’ ‘nationalism’ and ‘sustainability’. These and related concepts are central to understanding the perceptions, processes and institutions through which power and resources are contested and distributed at both national and international levels.

Year one also includes Study Skills for Political Science and Humanities. This module gives you a solid foundation for interdisciplinary study, developing your capacity to use primary and secondary sources, to engage critically with the arguments of others, and to articulate your own arguments in a range of written formats.

By the end of your first year, you will have gained an overview of many of the dynamics that bear on prospects for peace and conflict, and you will have had the opportunity to critically examine the core values that inform Peace Studies, and to reflect on your own assumptions. You will also have engaged in both individual and collaborative work to sharpen your ability to think critically, and to develop informed arguments in preparation for your second year.

Stage 1[Level 4]

Module Code

Module Title Type Credits Level Study period

SP-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.

Year 2 [Level 5]In your second year, you will have four core modules that extend your learning into specific areas relevant to the study and pursuit of peace.

Peace and Change focuses on explaining and evaluating collective action for change. A significant theme in Peace Studies is why and how people decide to come together for collective purposes aimed at challenging existing power structures and authorities and bringing about social and political change. This module looks at a range of theoretical concepts that can be drawn upon in trying to understand


contentious collective action: Why are some movements/revolutions more successful than others in attracting support and achieving (some of) their objectives? To what extent do particular historical and political contexts facilitate or prevent change? The module also asks normative questions which are of equal importance to Peace Studies: How is protest justified? Do the ends justify the means? What are the dilemmas that movements face in trying to put their ideals into practice?

Responding to Conflict: Approaches, Ethics, Experience explores methods and approaches for responding to conflict in different contexts, drawing on both theory and practitioner experiences. This module encourages you to think about the criteria and conditions for effective and ethical responses to conflict, with critical recognition of the challenges and dilemmas that can arise in practice. The module also gives you opportunities to gain some practical experience in responding to conflict, through the use of role play exercises and a conflict simulation, and through reflection on relevant experience.

Understanding Violence aims to develop your understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of violence. This module examines different explanations of violence, using literature from the fields as diverse as biological and neurological science, sociology and anthropology to better understand the role violence plays in political processes. You will also have the opportunity to consider violence as it is understood from a range of ethical perspectives. Finally this module aims to enable you to explore the complex relationships between violence and non-violence.

Conflict Research Skills focuses on the development of enhanced research and analysis capacities by introducing you to the frameworks and tools used by major international agencies in this area and through country case study work. This module is also intended as a bridge towards your third year dissertation, building your understanding of the research, drafting and writing-up processes and methodological issues involved in producing different types of output. You will develop your writing skills through exercises in analysing conflict and by the end of the module, you will be in a strong position to formulate your own dissertation research project.

In addition to these core modules, you will be able to choose 2 modules (see list below), and thus to follow your own emerging interests.

Module Code


SP-5005D Peace and Change C 20 5 1SP-5007D Conflict Research Skills C 20 5 2SP-5027D Responding to Conflict:

Approaches, Ethics, Experience

C 20 5 2

SP-5012D Understanding Violence C 20 5 2SP-5004D Development Ideas in

Practice O 20 5 1

SP-5002D Regional Political Studies O 20 5 1SP-5006D Global Governance O 20 5 1SP-5010D War, Democracy and

Consensus O 20 5 1

SP-5011D International Politics of the O 20 5 1


Cold War

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.

Year 3 [Level 6]In your third year, you will study one further core module.

Peace, Ecology and Resilience looks at the ways in which human activities are embedded in, and shaped by, ecological contexts and forms of available energy. In the light of the ecological and energy crises we are facing now and into the future, the module has a particular focus on resilience. The module will introduce you to the emerging interdisciplinary field of resilience theory and practice. 'Resilience' has become a new buzzword, both among activists and among policy-makers and NGOs. Resilience has started to inform work in a range of areas, including community responses to gradual change and sudden disturbances, the dynamics of social-ecological systems, and physical and social infrastructures. We will also consider the conditions under which the transformation of existing systems might be a better way forward than attempts to strengthen their resilience. Throughout the module, we will examine how resilience thinking and practice might inform our responses to existing and potential crises, and reflect on the implications for peace and development theory and practice. You will also learn how to put this thinking into practice by developing design proposals for small-scale ecologically appropriate and productive systems.

In your third year, you will also take part in a module designed to develop Competencies for Professional Peace and Development Practice. This module provides opportunities to learn about and practice a range of professional competencies. It will be a mix of workshop-based learning and practical, experiential learning. You will allow you hear from experienced professionals about a range of areas of practice related to our field, and to identify specific competencies that are core to professional peace or development careers. At the same time, you will engage in some form of ‘practice’ activity throughout your final year, aimed at improving your competence in specific areas. This ‘practice’ can take different forms: you can try to arrange a work placement or volunteer opportunity locally, or you can develop a project (individually or in a group) that will provide a basis for experiential learning.

A major part of your final year will be youryour dissertation, a substantial (12-15,000 word) piece of research on a question you define yourself. This is your opportunity to follow your interests to a significant degree, and to demonstrate your research, analytical and writing skills. Personal supervision from experienced members of staff will support you with your project, giving you constructive feedback along the way.

In addition to the core module, you will be able to choose two additional modules. 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. Peace, Conflict and Development builds on the conflict analysis that you did in the second year to examine the kinds of policy responses that have developed in relation to our understandings of the key drivers of conflict.

Module Code


SP-6003B Dissertation C 60 6 1+2

SP-6019D Peace, Ecology and Resilience

C 20 6 1

SP-6018L Competencies for Professional Peace and Development Practice

C 20 6 1+2

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

SP-6006D Peace, Conflict and Development O 20 6 2

SP-6004D Human Rights O 20 6 2

Teaching and Assessment Strategies

Teaching and learning strategies take account of learning outcomes, progression through the levels of study, the nature of the subject and the student intake, and the need for you to take greater responsibility for your own learning as you progress through the programme.

As set out in Table 1 (see appendix), the core modules of the Peace Studies programme use a range of teaching and learning approaches, from formal lectures and seminars to small group work and team based learning. The web based Blackboard is an important element of teaching and learning strategy for all modules

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 will 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 Peace Studies 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 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.

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.


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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 Student’s 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 Peace Studies provides the skills and knowledge, and the critical research and analysis capacities that are required by employers in these fields. The BA program 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 program 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 ExperienceIn 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 our students the unique option of expanding their three year degree 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.


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) BA Peace Studies students have the opportunity to undertake a portion of their undergraduate programme overseas.

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 degree 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 course 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.

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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


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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


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mailto:[email protected]

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

The Admissions OfficeThe University of BradfordRichmond RoadBradford, BD7 1DPUK

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

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

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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Appendix

Teaching and Learning ApproachesModule Lectures Seminars Team

based learning

Blackboard

Use of digital learning and social media technologies

Broadcast and social media

LEVEL 4

Intro to Peace Studies

x x x x

Study Skills for Political Science and Humanities

x x x x

Conflict, War and Political Violence

x x x x X

Introduction to International Relations

x x x X

Poverty, Development and Globalisation

x x x x

Political Systems, Theories and Ideology

x x x x

LEVEL 5

Conflict Analysis Skills

x x x x x x

Peace and Change

x x x x x

Understanding Violence

x x x x x

Responding to Conflict

x x x

Level 6

Dissertation x x x


Competencies for Professional Peace and Development Practice

x x x x x

Peace, Ecology and Resilience

x x x

Assessment MapLevel 4Module Group

work

Essay Book Review/ Critical bibliography

Multiple Choice

Team based learning

Formal exam

Intro to Peace Studies

x x

Study Skills for Political Science and Humanities

x x x

Conflict, War and Political Violence

x x

Introduction to International Relations

x x

Poverty, Development and Globalisation

x

Political Systems, Theories and Ideology

x

Level 5Cores Group

workEssay Report Writing Unseen exam Portfolio


Conflict Analysis

Skills

x x

Peace and Change

x

Understanding Violence

x

Responding to Conflict: Approaches, Ethics and Experience

x

Level 6Module Group work Dissertation Portfolio

Dissertation x

Competencies for Professional Peace and Development Practice

x

Peace, Ecology and Resilience

x x

Learning Outcomes MapLevel

Module code

LO1

LO2

LO3

LO4

LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10

4 SP-4002D

S S A

SP-4004D

A A A

SP-4005D

A A A

SP-4006D

A A A

SP-4003D

A A A

SP-4007D

A A A

5 SP-5005D

A A A A A S

SP-5021D

A A A A A S

SP-5027D

A A A A A A

SP-5007D

A A A A A A S


6 SP-6003B

A A A A A A A A

SP-6018L

A A A A

SP-6019D

A A A A A A A

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

LO1. compare different approaches to understanding peace, conflict and violence, and examine the assumptions underlying them;

LO2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the origins and evolution of the international political system, including contemporary changes underway;

LO3. use academic sources to inform the develop of your own arguments, communicate clearly in speech and in writing, and contribute effectively to team work.

Diploma of Higher Education


LO4. critically assess the applicability of theoretical approaches to the study of peace and conflict to a range of contemporary conflicts and dynamics in local, national and global contexts;

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, and critically assess the value of different sources.

LO7. demonstrate your progress towards competence in a range of skills relevant to professional work in the field of peace and conflict, including initiative, self-organisation and time-management, the ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals, and the capacity to reflect critically on your own assumptions and practice.

BA Honours*



LO8. critically engage with key debates in the field of peace and conflict, and articulate your own informed perspective;

LO9. demonstrate detailed understanding of an issue area within Peace Studies; formulate a research question in this issue area and identify and use an appropriate research design to investigate this question;

LO10. synthesise and analyse complex information relating to questions in peace studies, and communicate your analysis effectively in writing;

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


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