BA (Hons) Politics with Education Studies Bachelor's degree at De Montfort University

This module looks at key political ideas that are fundamental to our world today, but also how those ideas have changed, especially with recent contributions in gender studies, postcolonial research and queer theory. Studying this module introduces students to theory – not as a distant, abstract exercise, but as a reflection of contemporary politics.

This module, with its focus on journeys and places, offers an opportunity for students across a variety of undergraduate programmes in the school to explore a range of the key concepts underpinning their studies. This will include interactive lectures attended by all students, as well as an opportunity to apply these to their subject areas within their subject specific workshops and assessments. The themes covered during the module include themes such as journeys, spaces and the concept of welco

This module is an introduction to some of the important contemporary debates in Childhood Studies and society. The module will explore and evaluate the construction of childhood, the inequalities which surround childhood, and what it means to be a child in the UK in the 21st century. Drawing on a range of sociological and political conceptualizations of childhood and the many factors that shape our understanding of it, the module will ask students to critically evaluate key issues impacting on c

There are vivid debates about the health and future of contemporary democracy, which is perceived to be under threat from secular developments in global politics and economics, leading to authoritarianism and declining trust in democratic processes. Different forms of democracy have, however, existed throughout the history of human societies – and democratic governance has been transformed, often in response to social and political crisis and changes in social systems. This module introduces stu

Assessment: portfolio (100%) (oral presentation and written report)

Big ideas in politics matter - but which ones? This module examines key political ideas that shape political realities today, but explores what decolonisation and diversification means for those political ideas. Why Big Ideas Matter takes a unique disruptive approach, by creating conversations between two or three important thinkers, within multiple cultural contexts and perspectives.

Assessment: Presentation (40%) and written report (60%)

This module is designed to prepare and support you towards the pursuit of post-degree pathways. It will focus on the specific skills, capabilities and knowledge needed to adapt and flourish in professional environments and contexts. There will be an emphasis on enhancement of core attributes, competencies and transferable skills as well as developing familiarity with the world and politics of work.

This module will explore child development and in particular an individual's social and emotional development. It will examine a range of perspectives which consider how the cognitive, social and emotional realms of individual development are all closely inter-linked and mutually dependent. Drawing and psychological, and socio-political theories and literature, the module will also support the students in exploring and better understanding the causes underpinning different levels of student well

This module is concerned with examining how technology has impacted and changed education and learning. We will consider key cultural changes, for example, that we now live in the 'digital age'; how technological change has impacted on notions of children's and young people's media literacy, e-learning, e-safety and social networking, which in turn may affect contemporary notions of time, space and identity. There will also be a consideration of the impact of online learning from the perspective

This module is based on the principles that everyone can be a musician, that children and adults can always develop and improve musical skills, and that all teachers and intending teachers can offer rich, high quality musical experiences for pupils. Whilst there will be an emphasis on accessible, enjoyable practical musical activity throughout the module, there are no pre-requisites and there will be absolutely no expectations that students have a particular background or expertise within music.

This module critically introduces the approaches and methods that shape the creation of empirical knowledge in politics and international relations. The module advances the significance of the relationship between empirical knowledge and the methods used for investigation. The module provides students with an up-to-date understanding of research methods, and the ways these methods are applied in contemporary politics and international relations research.

Assessment: Portfolio (100%)

This module takes a thematic approach to the study of politics across the Americas, offering a political, historical, social, cultural and international focus, which enables students to engage and consider government and the governed from a range of perspectives. In particular it seeks to challenge US-centric perceptions of the continent, by drawing on aspects of trans-continental relations as well as UK relations across the Americas.

Assessment: Portfolio (100%) presentation and report

This module focuses on the growing canon of work around decolonising politics. The module will address legacies of empire and