Why you should study this course
The Politics course at Coventry University is a vibrant, modern course that addresses many current political questions to help you understand the complex world we live in.
The course offers the following benefits:
- Academic staff who are actively engaged in high-quality research that informs their teaching.
- Events and conferences featuring national and international politicians and dignitaries (subject to availability and additional costs).
- An exciting and modern course that examines the key political issues of the modern world.
- Multidisciplinary teaching with experts from national and international politics, history, global security and social theory.
- An intellectually challenging course that encourages you to sharpen your analytical skills and engage with issues of vital concern for today’s world.
- You will have an opportunity to focus on specific themes such as North American, European and African politics, social movements or global security as you progress through your course.
- You will have an opportunity to apply for an international experience with international staff, an international curriculum and the options of an overseas field trip, and / or study abroad or overseas placement (subject to availability, competitive application, meeting visa requirements and additional costs).
- The opportunity to develop advanced professional skills such as the ability to think independently and creatively, to advance sophisticated arguments and to communicate ideas confidently as enquired by potential employers.
What you'll study
Our course covers the history of modern political thought, comparative government and mass politics in modern Britain. You can also choose to study specialist areas like gender politics, international relations, comparative or country-specific politics in the Middle East, Africa, USA or Europe.
Year one
Your first year sets the foundation for the study of politics, at both country-specific and global levels.
Modules
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Applied Politics – Politics in Action (20 credits)
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Introduction to Political Ideas (20 credits)
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World Politics since 1945 (20 credits)
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From Empire to Welfare: Britain 1900-1951 (20 credits)
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Social Issues and Social Policy (20 credits)
Year two
In your second year, you will examine a range of topics that should deepen and broaden your understanding of political systems, political ideas, international relations and key world events.
In addition to the compulsory modules, you will have the opportunity to choose from one of three optional modules.
Modules
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The Contemporary Far Right in Western Europe (20 credits)
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Comparative Politics and Governance (20 credits)
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History of Modern Political Thought (20 credits)
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Contemporary British Government (20 credits)
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A Graduate Career (10 credits)
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Add+vantage (10 credits)
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Contemporary Global Security (20 credits)
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The Making of the United States (20 credits)
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Sex, Sexuality, Power and Oppression (20 credits)
Final year
In your final year you will consolidate your knowledge by studying US politics, European politics, Middle East politics, political ideologies and write a dissertation on a topic of your own choice.
In addition to the compulsory modules, you will have the opportunity to choose from two of six optional modules.
Modules
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Nationalism and Democratisation in Post-Communist Europe (20 credits)
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Political Ideologies in the Twentieth Century (20 credits)
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Dissertation in History, International Relations and Politics (30 credits)
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Add+vantage (10 credits)
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Politics of the Contemporary Middle East (20 credits)
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United States Foreign Policy (20 credits)
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The Far Right in Britain and France (20 credits)
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US Government and Politics (20 credits)
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Chinese Politics, Foreign Relations and Security (20 credits)
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Study Trip (20 credits)
