Undergraduate study
Politics 2021/22
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Teaching Excellence
You could study abroad for a term on most of our Politics courses. Previous students have studied in America, France, Italy and Spain.*
You’ll be taught by Politics tutors who are experts in their field, and who regularly feature as media commentators on political debates and events.
Placements
1st in England
All of our Politics courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a work placement, helping to give you the essential skills employers are looking for.
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The University is joint first in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications (HESA 2020). So, you’ll learn from some of the best lecturers, helping you to be the best.
*Study abroad opportunities are not available for Economics and Politics BSc(Hons), English Language and Politics BA(Hons), and History and Politics BS(Hons) as you have the option to do a full placement year on these courses.
What’s inside Our courses
04 Economics and Politics BSc(Hons) 05 English Language and Politics BA(Hons) 06 History and Politics BA(Hons) 07 International Politics BSc(Hons) 08 Politics BSc(Hons) 09 Politics and Criminology BSc(Hons) 10 Politics with Sociology BSc(Hons) 11 Your future 12 Politics is not a spectator sport 13 Student support 15 Apply to us
The statue of former Prime Minister Harold Wilson, born in Huddersfield
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Economics and Politics BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
In today’s globalised society, economics and political systems have become increasingly interlinked. This course gives you the chance to study both disciplines together, understanding how the theory relates to what’s going on in the world today, and how it affects the social, political and economic problems that societies are facing.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
The economics side of things will help you understand how resources are distributed and used from both a macroeconomic and microeconomic perspective. This will involve statistics and assessment tools used by today’s economists to analyse policy and international trends. The politics side of things will explore the social and political issues that are affecting us nationally and globally. We’ll provide you with the opportunity to apply the theory through a 90-hour work placement in your second year, giving you practical experience in a professional setting. You’ll benefit from guest lecturers such as MPs and political figures, and engage in student-led debates.
Example modules • Introduction to Macroeconomics • Introduction to Microeconomics
• Issues in Justice, Ethics and Citizenship • Humanity 2.0: Living and Participating in the Digital Age
“My placement at the democracy commission within Kirklees Council prepared me for the workplace. It enabled me to gain experience in an office-based environment and understand the types of jobs I might like to consider after I graduate.” Laura Murphy graduated from Economics and Politics BSc(Hons) in 2019 4
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120 inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
English Language and Politics BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Language is central to the way all aspects of society are conducted, including politics and political systems and debates around the world. This course enables you to investigate language using some of the techniques and frameworks of modern linguistics and help you to understand how English functions in so many diverse ways and in different contexts. You will also develop a thorough understanding of the major political and historical perspectives which underlie current debates on the nature, structure and content of politics and in various contexts. You will learn how language is central to politics and political systems at home and abroad.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½-6yrs part-time Entry requirements: ABB/DDM/128
The third year module ‘The Language of Power’ brings together both fields to investigate the way political ideologies are created and communicated. The course aims to equip you for the real world by educating you to understand, analyse and critique the communication going on around you and to understand how it contributes to the political system.
Example modules • Issues in Justice; Ethics and Citizenship • Communication Across Cultures
• Terrorism and Conflict Resolution • Face and Politeness
Your future Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers within broadcasting, teaching, management, politics and local government. A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include BBC, the Department for Work and Pensions, Leeds City Council, Microsoft, Lloyds Banking Group, Ministry of Justice UK, Decathlon UK and Health Education UK.* *LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs)
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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History and Politics BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
For the History side of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your studies to your interests. Our modules are historically and geographically diverse, so you can pick the periods and places that interest you the most and see how politics interacts with culture and society over time. You’ll be able to engage with a range of approaches to history, and work with primary source materials too.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
On the Politics side of the course, we’ll look at the theory behind the politics, but then we’ll give you the chance to apply it in the working environment, with an invaluable work placement in your chosen field. You’ll also gain a critical understanding of political processes and institutions, focusing specifically on British politics. You could look at political parties, leadership, policy-making and elections, as well as political philosophy and global political issues. You could also join the student Politics Society to get really immersed in your subject and gain practical experience.
Example modules • The Modern World • US Politics and Society
• Holy Wars: the age of Crusades • Ethnicity and Nationalism
Your future As a History and Politics graduate, you are valued for the advanced skills you have developed in communication, self-motivation, teamwork, analysis, creative problem solving and persuasiveness. A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include the Royal Armouries, the Department for Work and Pensions, the House of Commons, Microsoft, HSBC and the Ministry of Justice UK.* *LinkedIn
“History is central to politics whether it is Donald Trump promising to Make America Great Again or campaigns to remove the symbols of slavery and colonial exploitation. Equally politics and politicians have been an essential component of history since the ancient Greeks. You can study the interaction of history and politics from the medieval period to the twenty first century and in locations as diverse as India, the US and Europe.” Professor Barry Doyle, Professor of Health Histories 6
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in History or Politics/ DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in History or Politics
International Politics BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
We live in an increasingly globalised society. Organisations and governments are looking for people who understand how decisions are made across economic, social and political institutions. This course aims to help you critically engage with issues such as conflict resolution, the growth of democracy and development and international systems of governance.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
The lecturers will draw on their research expertise in ways that could stimulate and inspire you, and you’ll be encouraged to develop your own debating and research skills in a supportive environment too. As the course looks at politics with an international perspective, you could choose to study a foreign language.
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
You’ll have the opportunity to apply the theory through a 90-hour work placement in your second year, giving you practical experience in a professional setting. You’ll benefit from guest lecturers such as MPs and political figures, and engage in student-led debates. In your second year you’ll also have the opportunity to study abroad. Previous students have studied in America, France, Italy and Spain.
Example modules • US Politics and Society • International Crises Since 1945
• Modern India: From Raj to Independence C.1860-1950 • Ethnicity and Nationalism
“This course has equipped me with the skills, knowledge and opportunities to a make positive change in society. Undertaking a placement at Refugee Action, working in the Students’ Union on the Inspiring Future Leaders Programme, as well as being a BAME ambassador and an Academic Representative for my course, has led me to create various events which engage the wider student community. The lecturers are easily accessible and provide engaging material which allows for critical thinking and growth in both lectures and seminars.” Fatima Mahmood is currently studying International Politics BSc(Hons) For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Politics BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Some of the decisions that are made in governments and other institutions can have a huge effect on our lives, particularly now that we live in a truly globalised society. This course aims to give you an understanding of how those decisions are made, and encourages you to take an in-depth look at issues such as conflict resolution, democratisation and development, as well as systems of governance.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
Throughout the course you’ll gain a critical understanding of political processes and institutions, focusing specifically on British politics. You could look at political parties, political leadership, policy-making and elections, as well as political philosophy and global political issues. We know there is no substitute for gaining hands-on experience, so we give you the opportunity to apply the theory through a 90-hour work placement in your second year, giving you practical experience in a professional setting. You’ll also benefit from guest lecturers such as MPs and political figures, and engage in student-led debates. In your second year you’ll also have the opportunity to study abroad for a term. Previous students have studied in America, France, Italy and Spain.
Example modules • Introduction to Politics • British Party Politics
• The Government and Politics of Europe • Human Rights in Contemporary Society
“For my work placement I’ve created a radio show on campus talking about all things politics. We have a weekly broadcast where we cover everything from elections, to philosophy and global politics. Whilst it isn’t the conventional work placement, it has been invaluable in broadening my political insight and interaction with the multi-faceted aspects of politics today. The modules are engaging and keep you thinking dynamically, which has also given me the confidence to pursue my ambitions in the field of politics.” Humayra Sacha is currently studying Politics BSc(Hons) 8
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
Politics and Criminology BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Crime, justice and policing are inherently linked to the world of politics. Studying the two disciplines together gives you an opportunity to see how they interrelate, and how political processes can shape the criminal justice system and vice versa.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
Organisations and societies need professionals who understand the factors behind crime, and how to bring crime rates down. This course will help to equip you with the critical analytic skills you need to create a career in this stimulating and rewarding sphere.
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
Within this course you’ll look at popular conceptions of crime in the media, and criminal action. You’ll study the ideas and philosophies behind contemporary political issues in society, and how they affect theories of crime and crime reduction. You’ll have the opportunity to apply the theory through a 90-hour work placement in your second year, giving you practical experience in a professional setting. You’ll also benefit from guest lecturers such as MP’s and political figures, and engage in student-led debates. In your second year you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad for a term. Previous students have studied in America, France, Italy and Spain.
Example modules • Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice • Terrorism and Conflict Resolution
• Working with Offenders and Victims • Serious Crime Investigation
“I thoroughly enjoyed my course and found the lecturers extremely helpful and inspiring. They enabled and encouraged me to participate in a number of extra-curricular activities which enhanced my knowledge of the material and assisted me in realising the career-path I wished to follow. I also undertook a work placement at Kirklees Council, which gave me the opportunity to experience different job roles.” Jane Wallace graduated from Politics and Criminology BSc(Hons) in 2016
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Politics with Sociology BSc(Hons)
Your course
Course info
This course gives you the chance to explore the sociological issues and debates which influence political theory, systems and practice, at both a national and international level. You’ll explore the issues of citizenship and identity, conflict resolution, democracy and development, and different systems of government.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
Politics is the study of how decisions are made in economic, social and political institutions. Sociology is the study of the social world in which we live, from social relationships and identities through to inequality and difference. Both subjects are rewarding disciplines and combining the two can help you build crucial skills that employers are looking for. You’ll have the opportunity to apply the theory through a 90-hour work placement in your second year, giving you practical experience in a professional setting. You’ll also benefit from guest lecturers such as MP’s and political figures, and engage in student-led debates. In your second year you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad for a term. Previous students have studied in America, France, Italy and Spain.
Example modules • Inequalities and Social Policy • Competing Perspectives on Development
• Film and Cinema • Race, Ethnicity and Difference
“For my work placement I’m working on a research project with a politics lecturer at the University on gendered Islamophobia, which has helped me to gain a range of interpersonal skills and has increased my interest to study at a postgraduate level. There’s a good variety of modules so you can choose to specialise in an area of interest, and the lecturers ensure they provide you with up-to-date content which is delivered in an engaging manner.” Isma Rashid is currently studying Politics with Sociology BSc(Hons) 10
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
Your future Supporting you to become employable is right at the heart of our courses. We know you’re coming to university to study your chosen subject, meet new people and broaden your horizons. However, we also help you to focus on life after you have graduated to ensure that your hard work pays off and you achieve your ambition. Previous politics graduates have gone on to work in formal or electoral politics, education, the media, human resources, marketing, business and finance in organisations including, House of Commons, Engaging Education, the Department for Work and Pensions, Kirklees College, Freshwater UK, Tameside Council, and X4 Technology.* “The lecturers were compelling and helpful, and the option choices were varied which gave me a different outlook on the course. I completed a work placement with a local MP which has been vital in my career. It gave me insight into the political work and was a key reason for getting the job I currently have. I’ve also used my research and analytical skills which were a vital part of my course.” Charlie Rainsford graduated from Politics BSc(Hons) in 2014 and is now a Parliamentary Assistant for Jack Dromey MP
“I would not be in my current job, loving the work I am doing, if it were not for the University helping me every step of the way. My work placement as a constituency support intern for a local MP gave me a distinctive set of skills which was crucial in me being accepted for my graduate job at iNetwork. My placement enabled me to hone my political communication skills and my knowledge of the local public sector. It gave me the confidence that I was a skilled and employable person who could turn up for work every day and make a positive impact” Louis Stockwell graduated from International Politics BSc(Hons) in 2015 and is now a Stakeholder Engagement Manager for iNetwork
“The support and encouragement from lecturers were second to none, the course was very engaging with plenty of time to debate and facilitated a variety of different learning styles. My work placement at a local charity and community group gave me a head start in my career. It helped me understand the challenges faced by diverse communities, and I’ve been able to use a lot of my learning in the community I now represent as a councillor” Nosheen Dad graduated from Politics BSc(Hons) in 2012 and is now a Local Councillor
*LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs).
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Politics is not a spectator sport Politics isn’t a spectator sport where you take notes on things happening in Westminster. Our Politics courses encourage you to take part, so we do all we can to get you out of the lecture theatre and into the thick of it.
The Politics Society You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in a range of extra-curricular activities, such our active Politics Society which gives you the chance to see politics in action. Discussing wide ranging political realities with students who hold a variety of differing political ideals will develop your debating skills, help you to engage in the subject and enhance your studies in a supportive environment.
Placements and Study Abroad On all of our politics courses we offer you the opportunity to undertake a 90-hour work placement here in the UK, to put the skills you’ve learnt into practice and make useful industry contacts too. On most of our Politics courses we also give you the chance to study abroad for a term in your second year as part of the exchange programme, previous students have studied in America, France, Italy and Spain.* All of which will help you to stand out when entering the job market. *Study abroad opportunities are not available for Economics and Politics BSc(Hons), English Language and Politics BA(Hons), and History and Politics BS(Hons) as you have the option to do a full placement year on these courses.
“I spent a semester in Spain at the European University of Madrid. The experience improved my teamwork, independence and communication skills. I gained familiarity with international standards, laws and regulations, which will be beneficial for future employment.” Shekera Rowe graduated from International Politics BSc(Hons) in 2019 12
Student support A wide range of support services are available for students studying within the School of Human and Health Sciences, including dedicated staff and resources to help you with your studies and time at the University. These include:
Student Hub This is a one stop shop for students. Their services include offering advice on extenuating circumstances, extension requests, attendance and welfare support, organising appointments with academic staff, signposting to other support networks and loan of MP3 recorders.
Academic Skills Development Team The Team provides guidance on how you can develop your academic skills in order to improve your grades. They provide support with general academic skills including essay writing, time management, presentations and group work skills; information technology and numeracy; research skills, as well as personal development for example confidence building and assertiveness.
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2020 for courses starting in September 2021 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff ; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.
Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Major changes
Termination of course
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules
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