International Politics and Sociology

Diploma of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Certificate of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science (Ordinary)

Diploma of Higher Education, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Certificate of Higher Education, Bachelor of Science (Ordinary)

UJIPOS

Select at least one of the following professional experience modules:

Professional Experience

Select at least 45 credits from the following list of compulsory/Elective modules:

Compulsory Elective

Sociology Electives (choose at least 30 credits from the following list).

Sociology Electives

International Politics Electives (choose at least 30 credits from this list).

International Politics Elective

Level 3 (120 credits): If you have not already taken PO2000, you will also select one module designed to give you professional experience, choosing between PO3000, PO3100, and PO3400. 

If you have already taken the PO2000 module, you will not be able to take PO3000, or PO3100. You will take an additional elective module from the list below. 

At least 45 credits need to taken from a list of Compulsory-Electives, which includes an independent Dissertation. Of the remaining credits, 30 must be taken from the selection offered in International Politics. 30 credits must be taken from the selection offered in Sociology. 

Stage 3

Students may then select three modules from a list of modules in Sociology, which includes the option to take the micro-placement available in year 2. 

Elective

Students enrolled on this eligible programme may, at Stage 2, elect to substitute one optional module with an optional module from the Study+ interdisciplinary pool. Study+ modules have been designed to ensure accessibility for students from diverse academic backgrounds, irrespective of prior learning. Further information, including details of available modules for the current academic year and eligibility criteria, can be found on the Study+ webpage.

Should you wish to study a language through Study+, you will need to email the Languages Admin team languages@citystgeorges.ac.uk and include "Study+ module" within the subject line.

Optional Interdisciplinary Module at Stage 2

Students will take one Core module from Sociology, which will give you the core knowledge you need in contemporary social theory. 

Core

Students will take four Compulsory modules from International Politics, which will give you foundational knowledge in key paradigms. 

Compulsory

At stage 2 you will take four Compulsory modules from International Politics, which will give you foundational knowledge in key paradigms. You will also take one Core module from Sociology, which will give you the core knowledge you need in contemporary social theory. You may then select three modules from a list of modules in Sociology, which includes the option to take the micro-placement available in year 2.

Stage 2

Students will take 8 Compulsory modules across International Politics modules and Sociology modules.

Stage 1

International Politics and Sociology with Integrated Professional Training

International Politics and Sociology with Study Abroad

Programme Structure

Understand how different theoretical positions in International Politics and Sociology tend to be associated with different substantive concepts, methodological positions, research strategies and research methods (PIR-B1.3 theories, concepts and methods; S-B1.1 key concepts; S-B1.6 research strategies; and S-B1.7 arguments and evidence). 

Knowledge

Define abstract concepts, used in the analysis of international politics, and utilise them with rigour and consistency. 

Skills

Make reasoned judgements (PIR-B2.3 and S-B2.4 develop reasoned argument). 

Place individual political events in the wider context of processes of political change. 

Undertake and present sociological research in a preliminary way (S-B3.5 identify ethical issues in research; S-B 3.6 undertake scholarly work). 

Use the Internet to obtain information (PIR-B3.2 use IT) 

Manage your own learning self-critically (PIR-B2.5) 

Read and describe accurately complex written materials. 

Gather appropriate information to answer Sociological questions (S-B3.1 understand sociological questions; S-B3.3 use different methods; S-B3.4 investigate sociological questions). 

Understand the different ways in which patterns of inequality, social diversity, value systems, identity and political conflict, cut across and inter-relate with each other in different social and political situations (PIR- B1.2 political systems and behaviour; S-B1.2 social diversity and inequality; S-B1.5 social change). 

Understand, respect and engage with those who do not share your own political values. 

Values and attitudes

Communicate clearly in writing and in presentations. (PIR-B3.1 communicate effectively) 

Assess the value and relevance of the ideas of others. Evaluate complex arguments and the extent of their factual support.(PIR-B3.4 collaborate with others) 

Analyse the changing role of culture in social life and the diverse ways in which it may be articulated with other social, economic and political relationships (PIR-B1.2 political systems and behaviour; S-B1.3 comparative analysis). 

Study and reflect on ideas independently. (PIR-B3.3 work independently) 

Present, analyse and criticise research findings in a wide variety of different contexts (S-B3.2 report empirical findings). 

Distinguish empirical, normative and explanatory statements from each other, in writing on and discussion of international politics. 

Analyse the different ways in which global social and political relationships affect, and are affected by, local and global cultural and political differences (PIR-B1.2 political change; S-B1.5 social change). 

Analyse and interpret critically different kinds of research evidence (PIR-B2.1 deploy evidence; S-B2.3 evaluate evidence). 

Understand current issues in political and social life and evaluate different approaches to them (PIR-B2.1 identify issues; PIR-B2.2 analyse problems; S-B2.1 assess explanations). 

Reflect on your own learning and make use of constructive feedback (PIR-B2.4) 

Gather, retrieve and synthesise information from a number of different sources in order to understand the complexities of issues in social and political life (PIR-B2.1 and S-B2.2 collect information). 

Analyse how political actors mobilise support for their positions on global issues (PIR-B1.2 the vocabulary of political debate; political systems and behaviour). 

Read political documents and use other sources of information, to interpret the intentions of political actors, the targets of their actions and the possible responses they will receive. 

Understand and utilise, at a basic level, a range of research methods such as discourse analysis, participant observation, questionnaires and interviews (S-B3.3 use different methods; S-B3.4 investigate sociological questions). 

Evaluate the relation between evidence and theory in a wide range of different contexts (PIR-B1.4 evaluate interpretations; S-B1.7 arguments and evidence). 

Produce written materials that indicate in a precise and honest manner what is your own work and what is attributable to others. 

Apply key concepts and theoretical approaches within International Politics and Sociology and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches in a wide range of different contexts (PIR-B1.1 and S-B1.1 key concepts and theoretical approaches). 

Use and apply numerical and quantitative skills. 

Challenge received explanations of topics and controversies in social and political life (PIR-B2.3 exercise critical judgement; S-B2.1 assess explanations, S-B2.3 evaluate evidence; PIR-B2.3 and S-B2.4 develop reasoned argument). 

UJIPOS - International Politics and Sociology

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<li>Programme Stage One: Following successful completion of the first year or the Certificate of Higher Education in International Politics and Sociology, you will be able to discuss underlying concepts and principles associated with the study of international politics and interpret these within the context of your practice. </li>
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<li>Programme Stage Two: When you have successfully completed the second year or the Diploma of Higher Education in International Politics you will have built on your previous knowledge and experience. You will have developed skills of enquiry in your subject and different approaches to problem-solving, you will also be able to identify the limitations of your knowledge. </li>
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<li>Programme Stage Three: Following successful completion of the third year or the degree you will have a coherent, systematic and detailed knowledge of the study of international politics. You will be able to develop techniques for practice drawing on research and scholarship demonstrating your role as a reflective practitioner. </li>
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Undergraduate students can also undertake a one-year Professional Placement between completing Programme Stage 2 and entering Programme Stage 3, extending the degree to four years. The placement year will be worth 120 credits and weighted at 10% of your final degree grade. Your placement grade will be based on the grades achieved on successful completion of PO3400 Professional Placement &amp; Career Development module.

The educational aims are achieved through a combination of lectures, interactive sessions, practical workshops and small group classes, supported by a personal tutorial system. Lectures are used to provide commentary on and explanation of key content areas. Small group classes are used to develop understanding by inviting students to raise questions and participate in the debate and by providing guidance for further study. 
You are required to undertake extensive reading and independent study in order to understand the topics covered in lectures and classes and to broaden and deepen your knowledge. 
For the third year project, you will receive supervision and the opportunity to develop research methods and writing skills.

Curriculum Catalogue

International Politics and Sociology - BSc (Hons)

UJIPOS