BSc (Hons) Politics And International Relations Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University

Explores the foundations of political analysis and the concepts, approaches and methods through which we understand the subject. You will critically examine the core ideas central to the study of politics. You will address the nature of the state and sovereignty, and will gain a deeper, critical understanding of power, systems of governance and political legitimacy.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Recognises that it is difficult to understand politics today without having an understanding of how states relate to each other. The module explores inter-state relationships to each other and to international and supranational institutions. The global trends and pressures which impact on and influence politics and policy making will also be considered, as well as the role of non state actors, such as non-governmental organisations.

Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical

Will explore UK Politics, and the changes it has undergone, in the period from the 1979 election onwards. You will cover a range of issues such as the Brexit Referendum, the creation of the Social Democratic Party, the miners' strike and the 2010 Coalition. This module will provide you with a foundation for further study at a more advanced level and will complement other modules focusing on particular aspects of politics and the political profession.

Assessment: 60% Exam 40% Coursework

Looks at how policy is made, in government(s) and in political parties. You will learn a range of ways of analysing and evaluating the process and policy success. Many bodies in politics make policy. This can be in response to crises, in an attempt to introduce particular ideological approaches or to find ways of solving long and short term problems. This module will give you an understanding of policy making approaches and the policy-making "world" which is vital for understanding politics.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Explores a range of political speeches identifying rhetorical devices and context. You will also be introduced to the art of speech-writing. Understanding how politicians communicate is an important part of understanding politics. Speeches, whether in the legislature, at party conference, at the hustings or elsewhere, provide a rich source of material for that understanding. Learning the art of speech writing will help you understand speeches better and provide you with a chance to begin to deve

Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical

Will provide you with a focus on the development of devolved forms of government as well as Parliamentary procedures at UK and devolved Parliament areas. Since the new Labour Government in 1997 the UK has seen the setting up and empowering of devolved governments. There has also been the development and growth of the position of Elected Mayor. These developments are highly significant for the way politics is done in the UK. In this module you will focus on the UK Parliament but also on devolved

Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam

Is ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as an integrated part of this degree. The module will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will play an active role in the classes, engaging in role-plays, short conversations, videos, authentic texts and listening materials. You will also be encoura

Assessment: 85% Coursework 15% Practical

Explores the principle ideas, significance and impact of the major political ideologies in contemporary political life. The module first considers the nature of political ideology and then proceeds to examine and critique each system of ideas and consider the context that shaped their birth, development and evolution. You will also examine the ways in which political ideologies influence or determine political choices in contemporary societies.

Assessment: 80% Coursework 20% Practical

Looks at politics in the US today and in the recent past. It focuses on major trends and key developments while exploring in some detail the key institutions relevant to US politics. Focusing on the US politics from the Reagan presidency onwards, the aim is to equip you with an understanding of one of the major 'theatres of politics'. You will explore key aspects of recent presidencies, the development of the role of Vice President, the US candidate selection system, the funding of political cam

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Will explore the connection between capital and labour, both nationally and internationally, enabling you to understand the complex, ever-changing relationships. You'll gain a greater understanding of the complicated relationship between the two, and the various influences upon that relationship. You'll explore some of the historical and contemporary events that have shaped capital, labour, and the economy, from the French Revolution to the 2008 global financial crash, although mostly with a foc

Assessment: 100% Exam

Introduces research methodologies and issues such as ethics and project planning. It also explores the various debates around research approaches. Studying this module will prepare you for your dissertation project in year 3. This module will you give a complete focus on research, so you will be able to begin to think about the methods best suited to pursuing your areas of interest.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Is one of the most important subdisciplines of human geography. The module provides a deeper understanding of various ways in which power produces, and is produced by, spaces and places in which they operate. You will discover the spatial nature of political power, thereby enabling deeper theoretical and practical insights into the relationship between space, place, territory and politics. With specific attention to how power is related to and distributed across space, the module interposes theo

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Covers the rise and fall of a cycle of protest movements often referred to by the label '1968', but which it can be argued went from the late 1950s to the early 1980s. You will study a range of movements that affected European politics and arguably transformed European society, including industrial unrest by workers, the women's liberation movement, anti-war movements, anti-racism, the so-called 'New Left', environmentalism, and a quest for greater freedom and authenticity in people's personal l

Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam

Examines the government and politics of France, Germany, Italy, Greece and Poland on a comparative basis. The module will explore in a systematic manner through the application of a number of theoretical models the nature of the systems of government and politics in the three states.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Explores the question 'How did the United States become the preeminent global superpower?' Challenging the idea that America has historically been 'isolationist' or a 'reluctant hero' that only periodically intervenes in global affairs, this module contends that the United States 'was born global'. In addition to analysing US foreign policy, you will explore American history through transnational and international lenses: examining how flows of goods, people and ideas have influenced the United

Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam

Explores the ideological struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States, which has dominated international relations for four and a half decades, and the Cold War's legacies continue to shape our world today. In recent years, scholars have looked beyond Washington and Moscow to understand the Cold War as a truly global conflict. Drawing on scholarship produced since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the partial opening of archives in the former communist world, this module analyses how th

Assessment: 70% Coursework 30% Practical

Is an important subject due to the globalisation of society. It is the law that governs relationships between states and the activities of international institutions, including the United Nations and European Union. During the module you will consider areas such as the settlement of disputes, title to territory, diplomatic relations, the law of the sea, human rights, and the law governing international trade agreements.