Teaching & Modules
Modules
Year
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 360 credits. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.
Year 1 - Required Modules
- Fundamentals of Politics Research (15 credits)
- Introduction to Comparative Politics (30 credits)
- Introduction to Political Theory (30 credits)
- Principles of Economics (15 credits)
- Quantitative Methods (15 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
Teaching
Sitting within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, the Department of Political Economy has an interdisciplinary, social science ethos, fostering a stimulating intellectual environment that has attracted leading scholars. Our research-led curriculum encourages critical and evidence-based analysis on questions related to contemporary issues affecting public policies, political institutions and behaviours and economic interactions with politics.
An indication of the typical study time is below.
|
Course stage |
Percentage of time in scheduled learning and teaching activities |
Percentage of time in guided independent study |
Percentage of time on placements |
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Year 1 |
15% |
85% |
- |
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Year 2 |
16% |
84% |
- |
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Year 3 |
12% |
88% |
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Assessment
- Written/practical examinations
- Coursework
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written examinations, coursework, assessed essays and presentations. You may also benefit from some informal assessment during individual modules to help steer your studies and enhance your learning.
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
A*AA
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
24 November 2025