BA Politics (with Foundation Year)

at Bangor University

This course seeks to help students understand the nature, meaning and impact of politics as a human activity. Students will learn to apply concepts, methods and theories used in the study of politics to analyse political ideas, practices and institutions in both historical and contemporary contexts

This course will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminar, tutorials and workshops.  Assessment will involve a mixture of examinations, essays, written work, presentations and portfolios.

Foundation Year

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• KAH-0001: Essential Skills for Arts& Hum (20)
• KAH-0002: Arts, Humanities & the future (20)
• KAH-0003: Intro to Research & Inquiry (20)

Semester 2

• HPS-0001: Debating the disciplines (20) Core
• KAH-0004: Foundation Project (20)

Optional Modules
20 credits from:

• CXC-0001: Ysgrifennu Hyderus (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
• QXL-0001: Intro to English Lit & Lang (20) (Semester 2)
• UXS-0001: Digital Communication (20) (Semester 2)
• LXE-0002: Transnational Cultures (10) (Semester 2)
• WXM-0002: Language of Music (20) (Semester 2)
• LXN-1001: Beginners' German (10) (Semester 1)
• LXN-1012: Beginners' Spanish (10) (Semester 1)
• LXN-1021: Beginners' French (10) (Semester 1)

Each module will be taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars:

• Lectures will be led by a course tutor and will introduce you to the central themes and issues that are to be discussed throughout the module.
• Lectures will be accompanied by weekly seminars which provide students with the opportunity to express their ideas or debate topics in a small group setting.
• Modules also make use of Blackboard, the University’s online learning environment.

Throughout your degree you will be given the opportunity to complete different types of assessment, such as:

• Examinations
• Essays
• Case Studies
• Book Reviews
• Text Analysis
• Oral Presentations
• Pod Casts
• Poster Presentations

To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see www.ucas.com.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Studying at Bangor section of the website.

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).
• The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).
• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.
• International (including EU) students

International Student Tuition Fees

• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs

• There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:
• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

This course will prepare students for a range of employment options – especially in fields which require skills of communication, analyzing large quantities of information, and understanding issues of governance and society.

Those choosing to take advantage of the work placement opportunities (e.g. work placement module, or a placement year) will gain hands on experience and an insight into work opportunities within the broader field. opportunities may include e.g. local government, charities, schools, museums and archival repositories.

Possible future career options may include local and/or national government, teaching, management and administration. This course will also be an excellent foundation prior to further postgraduate study, such as a Masters degrees in politics.