Politics 2017/18 Undergraduate Guide

Politics Undergraduate study 2017/18

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An award-winning University

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University of the Year 2013 The University of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in November 2013. Our particularly ‘bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives’ were noted by the panel.

Queen’s Award The University received the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2013, linked to the growth in our international student community.

Queen’s Anniversary Prize In 2015, the University’s role in expanding the global boundaries of new music earned a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, one of the most coveted distinctions in UK Higher Education.

A Four Star University Huddersfield is a four star university rated as ‘highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff’, as awarded by QS Stars.

Educate North Award The University of Huddersfield won New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards in 2015 which celebrate the crucial role of Higher Education in the North of England.

Athena Swan In 2015, we were recognised for our commitment to gender equality – including the recruitment and career development of female scientists and engineers – by being granted the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.

Read more about all our awards at hud.ac.uk/our-awards

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Welcome to Politics You have made an excellent choice in considering a Politics course here at the University of Huddersfield. As you read through this brochure, I hope you’ll see why.

We are one of the leading UK universities for politics, and have achieved student satisfaction scores which cannot be bettered.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching, and are the UK’s only University where 100% of permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.* You’ll be taught by tutors who are highly committed to their teaching, and who care deeply about what you achieve.

Our Politics team are experts in their

field, who regularly feature as media commentators on political debates and events.

You’ll be supported to develop knowledge and key skills, which will help you to prepare for the diverse range of future careers that a politics degree can lead to. Previous Huddersfield Politics graduates have gone on to work in education, the media, business, politics and charities.** Join us and together we will take the first steps in making a real difference to your future career.

Professor John Playle Dean

What’s inside Study with us

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Meet us Yusuf’s student journey so far

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Hear why Pete enjoys teaching politics

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Our courses

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Next steps

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* Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.

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For my work placement, I spent time at Healthwatch Kirklees, an organisation which investigates healthcare complaints.

It was really interesting to work with them in the build up to the 2015 Election, when the NHS was such a big issue.

Yusuf Ukadia, Politics BSc(Hons)   Huddersfield born former Prime Minister Harold Wilson has a statue outside Huddersfield train station

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The UK’s only University where all our permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy *

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Ranked 4th in the country for politics**

We believe that politics is not a spectator sport. It isn’t simply something that happens within the Borough of Westminster, nor is it something just studied in a lecture theatre. We believe that to study politics, you have to live, breathe and participate in politics.

That’s why we give you opportunities.

We support you to experience a work placement in a political setting.

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Our Politics courses scored 100% for student satisfaction***

We encourage you to get involved on campus, through student-led debates, blogging and the active Student Politics Society.

We even give some students the chance to study abroad in Europe, the USA or South East Asia.

Now, choosing a university is a big decision. One of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Take control, and make your decision a great one. Choose to study Politics at Huddersfield.

We were ranked 4th in the country

by The Guardian’s University Guide 2016 and scored 100% for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2015.

And you’d be in the safe hands. We’ve been the UK’s leading University for receiving National Teaching Fellowships to mark Britain’s best lecturers in Higher Education for the past eight years.

You can choose to study Politics as a single honours degree, or you could choose to study it alongside Sociology, Criminology or Economics.

You could also choose to study International Politics, with the opportunity to learn a new language which could help to shape your understanding of global relations.

Here at the University of Huddersfield, we aim to make each week count.

After all, as Huddersfield-born former Prime Minister Harold Wilson once said, “a week is a long time in politics”.

We believe that politics is not a spectator sport.

* Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.

** The Guardian University Guide 2016 *** National Student Survey 2015

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Courses

Graduates employed:

90%*

Key information: UCAS code: L2L1 Duration: 3 years full-time/ 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Additional criteria: GCSE Maths grade C or above

*P ercentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey).

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

Economics and Politics BSc(Hons)

We are living in an increasingly globalised world where political and economic systems have become inextricably linked. This course allows you to combine the two disciplines, helping you to explore and apply theory and principles to real-world social, political and economic problems.

The Economics modules will help you to develop an understanding of how resources are distributed and used from both a macroeconomic and a microeconomic perspective.

This will involve training in statistics and quantitative methods, which are used by economists to analyse policy and international trends.

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placement option in business Through the Politics modules you’ll be supported to undertake in-depth study of political institutions, as well as critical social and political issues at both the national and the global level.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience by undertaking a work placement in a political field (including potential placements with elected representatives, charitable organisations and local government) and you’ll also have the option to undertake a year long placement as a full-time employee in business.

Steve Howe, Politics BA(Hons) graduate, undertook his work placement with Yorkshire and the Humber TUC “As a mature student with previous work experience I wasn’t sure the placement element of the course would be useful for me. However I had an excellent placement which gave me some great opportunities to try things I hadn’t experienced before and pushed me out of my previous comfort zone. It also enabled me to make some excellent connections which I have maintained through the course and beyond.”

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Courses

Graduates employed:

90%*

Key information: UCAS code: L240 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma

International Politics BSc(Hons)

In an ever more globalised world, an understanding of how decisions are made in economic, social and political institutions is increasingly vital. This course gives you the opportunity to engage critically with issues such as conflict resolution, democratisation and development, and international systems of governance.

Foreign language option module in each year of the course Our lecturing team are able to offer you in-depth critical assessment of social and political change drawing on their research, and you’ll be encouraged to develop your own debating and research skills in a supportive atmosphere.

You’ll have the chance to gain valuable experience by undertaking a work placement in a political field (including potential placements with elected representatives, charitable organisations, local government, media and educational institutions).

You can also choose to study a foreign language as part of your degree, which could help to further develop your understanding of international political issues and systems. * Percentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey).

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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Graduates employed:

85%*

Key information: UCAS code: L200 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma

Politics BSc(Hons)

This course supports you to gain a critical understanding of political processes and institutions with a focus on British politics, including political parties, political leadership, policy making and elections, as well as political philosophy and global political issues.

You’ll have the chance to gain valuable work experience by undertaking a work placement in a political field (with opportunities available to work for MPs, nongovernmental organisations, educational institutions and media outlets).

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We were ranked 4th in the country for politics

This course includes a work placement Our lecturing team will be able to offer you in-depth critical assessment of social and political change drawing on their research and you’ll be encouraged to develop your own debating and research skills in a supportive atmosphere.

Stephanie Darlington, graduated Politics BSc(Hons) 2014, now Caseworker for a Member of Parliament *P ercentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey).

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

“My time at the University of Huddersfield allowed me to undergo a lot of extra-curricular activities and work experience whilst studying a wide range of topics. As work experience was an integrated part of my course, and as the Politics Society was very active on campus, there were plenty of opportunities to get involved! My lecturers really encouraged me to play a part in both the local and student community. I was able to practise public speaking, help with people’s problems and gain a deeper understanding of real life politics.”

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Courses

Graduates employed:

90%*

Key information: UCAS code: ML22 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma

Politics and Criminology BSc(Hons)

Crime exists in every world economy and the nature of crime is constantly changing. This means, however, that demand for understanding crime and for crime reduction and control is high, and continues to rise as societies attempt to address criminal behaviours.

The world of politics is inextricably linked to crime, justice and policing.

By studying these two closely related disciplines together, you’ll have the chance to develop a strong understanding of political processes, the criminal justice system, and the linkages between the two.

You’ll study popular conceptions of crime in the media, and focus on criminal action ranging from petty theft to state sponsored terrorism.

The course aims to give you the theoretical grounding and relevant knowledge to develop critical analysis skills both in relation to contemporary political issues and to the workings of the criminal justice system.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by undertaking a work placement (in a field such as youth justice, charitable organisations, education, the media or politics).

* Percentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey).

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

Our exchange programme could give you the opportunity to study abroad for a term

This course includes a work placement

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Courses

Graduates employed:

90%*

Key information: UCAS code: L2L3 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma

Politics with Sociology BSc(Hons)

The worlds of politics and sociology converge on issues such as culture, citizenship, identity, crime and social change. This course allows you to study Politics whilst also gaining an insight into the sociological issues and debates which influence political theory, systems and processes.

An understanding of how decisions are made in economic, social and political institutions is increasingly vital.

Studying politics supports you to engage critically with issues such as conflict resolution, democratisation and development, and systems of governance.

This course includes a work placement Sociology is the study of the social world in which we live, including social inequalities and differences, social relationships and social identities. It’s a highly rewarding and engaging subject to study.

Our lecturing team are able to offer you in-depth critical assessment of social and political change drawing on their current research and you will be encouraged to develop your own debating and research skills in a supportive atmosphere.

*Percentage of graduates from this subject area who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey).

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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We scored 100% student satisfaction for both Politics and Sociology in the National Student Survey 2015

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My student journey so far

Yusuf Ukadia Politics BSc(Hons)

“I grew up in Dewsbury, which is a politically interesting town at the moment. It was a marginal seat in the 2015 General Election”, explains Yusuf Ukadia, a Politics BSc(Hons) student.

I hope to work in a job where I can make a difference.

At Huddersfield, we believe that getting involved is crucial to studying politics, and Yusuf has taken opportunities to do After being interested in exactly that. “I volunteer for my science as a child, Yusuf turned local Labour Party, helping out his attentions to politics during with canvassing”, he explains. the time of the 2010 Election. “I “For my work placement, was in year 10 at the time. That I spent time at Healthwatch was the year that the coalition Kirklees, an organisation Government was elected. I which investigates healthcare started to become interested complaints. It was really in issues such as voter turnout. interesting to work with them Shortly after the Election, in the build up to the 2015 the Government voted in Election, when the NHS was tuition fee reforms and I was such a big issue. particularly interested as I knew that “One of the modules we studied would directly was about developing countries, affect me so in the future I hope to work when I became in a job where I can travel and a university make a difference.” student.”

To hear Yusuf talk about his student

journey visit hud.ac/profiles

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Hear why Pete enjoys teaching politics

Pete Woodcock Head of the Division of Criminology, Politics and Sociology

“I wanted to be a footballer or a chat show host!” says Pete Woodcock, recalling his childhood ambitions. “But I was always interested in politics. I remember watching the 1987 General Election. I spent my pocket money on buying the manifestos, of which I didn’t understand very much to be honest.”

Born in Cornwall, Pete grew up in Eastleigh before studying at the London School of Economics. “Whilst studying government I became particularly interested in political ideas. I did a Master’s in Southampton and developed my Master’s thesis into a PhD thesis on political theory in the English Civil War.” Having joined the University of Huddersfield, Pete now lectures in political theory.

I often learn just as much as the students do!

“One of the good things about politics is that everyone has their own perspective and lived experience. Teaching politics is fantastic because it’s one of those subjects where people’s opinions can challenge preconceptions.

I often learn just as much as the students do.

“My most memorable event at the University was the hustings we held ahead of the 2015 Election. What I particularly liked was that the event was about real politics and what really mattered to people. I feel that the University is quite literally in the heart of the community. It was an event for everyone.”

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Apply to us We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.

UCAS If you want to apply for a first (undergraduate) degree, you need to submit your application via UCAS. Go to www.ucas.com If your present school or college is registered with UCAS (chances are they will be) just ask your teacher or careers adviser for help. Once you’ve applied we’ll guide you through the steps towards becoming a student from your application, to your offer and enrolment, so you’ll always know what to do next.

Make sure your application form is received by UCAS by 15 January 2017 (or even earlier if you’re applying from outside the EU).

Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form.

The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60.

When to apply through UCAS If you’re planning to start your course in Autumn 2017, UCAS will accept your application from 1 September 2016. If you want to defer entry for one year, please ensure this is indicated on your application form.

Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us.

Politics Tel. +44 (0)1484 472272 Email. politicsadmissions@hud.ac.uk @HudPolitics UniversityofHuddersfieldPolitics

Important Information This brochure is provided for information only and will not form part of your student contract. For full, up to date details on our courses, including when and how that information may change, visit our website at www.hud.ac.uk/courses

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