Politics (BA Hons - Single)

Overview

This enjoyable and rewarding Politics course gives you the opportunity to specialise in an important and dynamic subject providing you with great career choice and a range of highly transferable skills. You will be able to pursue your own interests in politics, focusing on specific areas such as Britain, the USA, the developing world, European politics, political philosophy, the media, international politics, or globalisation and public policy. You will be taught by lecturers who are experts in their field. The course prepares you for a variety of careers: in politics, the diplomatic service, in organisations such as the United Nations, international companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the media.

Faculty of Law, Governance and International Relations

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/lgir/

Course contents

The first year provides a core foundation in the Governance and International Relations subject group (Politics, International Relations, International Development, Diplomacy, and Peace and Conflict) leading to specialisation and choice in Years 2 and 3.

Level 1 topics include:

• Politics and Government
• International Issues and Institutions
• Comparative Politics and Development
• Peace, Conflict and Diplomacy

Level 2 topics include:

• Governance and Public Policy
• Political Theory and Ideology
• EU Politics
• Media Politics
• American Government
• Choice of a range of modules in politics, international relations and development

Level 3 topics include:

• Politics of Globalisation
• British Politics
• Public Management
• Choice of specialist modules such as Latin American or Middle East Politics
• Project or Placement

Assessment

You are assessed in a variety of ways, including essays, exams, seminar work and dissertation.

Careers

Career opportunities

Our graduates enter a wide range of professions, including the civil service, local government, NGOs, business and the media. Many go on to postgraduate study. Some pursue political careers, such as former ‘spin doctor’ Charlie Whelan and Member of Parliament Graham Allen.

What our students say

'I really like the fact that we have a wide choice of modules and can combine studying other subjects. The teaching is very well structured. The first year introductory subjects give us the basis for study in future years. I liked doing a report which is very useful in real life and seminars have given me confidence to speak in public. I love everything about London, the different cultures and the many international students. I get to meet people from all over the world and learn about their experiences. I love the social life and clubs. I joined the University United Nations Society and helped run an event with the Bulgarian Ambassador that went really well.’

Plamena Solakova – first year student.

Collaborative and international links

Students have recently had placements with NGOs, MPs, local and national government, embassies, the United Nations and other international organisations such as Amnesty International and the OECD. You can also spend part of the course studying in our partner universities in Europe, Turkey or the USA.

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form .

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have at least 240 points, including two or more A levels or a level 3 Advanced Diploma. English Language GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent) is also required. These requirements may be varied in individual cases. Applications are welcome from mature students with appropriate access or other preparatory courses or with relevant work experience.

Accelerated study

It may be possible to enter the course at levels 2/3 if you have a relevant Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4202
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact
Politics Course Leader,
Dr. Peter Laugharne or on 0207 320 1151