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QAA Politics and International Relations ... to equip students with an understanding of the international and ... how international affairs have evolved.
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1. Programme title and designation International Politics 2. Final award
Award Title Credit value
equivalent
Any special criteria
BA International Politics 360 180 N/A
3. Nested award
Award Title Credit value
equivalent
Any special criteria
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
4. Exit award
Award Title Credit value
equivalent
Any special criteria
Ordinary Degree International Politics 300 150 N/a
UG Diploma International Politics 240 120 n/a
UG Certificate International Politics 120 60 n/a
5. Level in the qualifications framework H 6. Attendance
Full-time Part-time Distance learning Mode of attendance √ √ N/A
Minimum length of programme 3 years 6 years N/A
Maximum length of programme 6 years^ 10 years^ N/A
7. Awarding institution/body King’s College London 8. Teaching institution King’s College London 9. Proposing department Department of Political Economy 10. Programme organiser and contact details
Professor Ken Young [email protected]
11. UCAS code (if appropriate) L 12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/ professional and statutory body guidelines
QAA Politics and International Relations Benchmark
13. Date of production of specification (^) June 2010; revised June 2011; revised April 2012; revised March 2013; revised February
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
14. Date of programme review 2016 /1 7
15. Educational aims of the programme i.e what is the purpose of the programme and general statements about the learning that takes place over the duration of the programme
The aims of the BA in International Politics are:
16. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes (as relevant to the SEEC Credit Level Descriptors)
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills in the following areas:
Knowledge and understanding
The programme provides a knowledge and understanding of the following:
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies :
Knowledge and understanding in these areas is acquired through a combination of:
Assessment: PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
Assessment will be by a mix of assessment methods, including unseen examinations, extended essays, both formative and summative, and oral presentations. The areas of study in which these are acquired are shown in the attached annex
Skills and other attributes
Intellectual Skills:
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies :
Intellectual skills are developed through the teaching and learning strategies deployed in this programme, which are designed to facilitate the students’ acquisition of relevant knowledge and understanding, together with the development of appropriate critical skills; specifically by:
Assessment: Intellectual skills are assessed by a mix of assessment methods, including unseen examinations, extended essays, both formative and summative, and oral presentations. The ability to plan, develop and undertake an individual study is formally assessed by the dissertation and informally in the workshops on project preparation.
The areas of study in which these are acquired are shown in the attached annex
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
Practical Skills :
These are acquired through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies :
Practical skills are developed through the teaching and learning programme which gives specific attention to basic research and literature acquisition skills as well as to competence in a modern foreign language. The dissertation is also key to the acquisition of a high standard of presentation skill.
Assessment: Practical skills are formally assessed by coursework and informally by presentations, using IT appropriately as an adjunct to oral delivery, as well as in the submission of the dissertation.
The areas of study in which these are acquired are shown in the attached annex
Generic/transferable skills :
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies :
Generic and transferable skills are developed throughout the teaching and learning programme outlined above and specifically through individual and group assignments in the core modules and, where applicable, across the spectrum of option modules.
Assessment: Generic and transferable skills are informally assessed primarily through coursework assignments and exercises, where students are required to work both jointly and individually.
The areas of study in which these are acquired are shown in the attached annex
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
17. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statement(s)/professional and statutory body guidelines
The relevant subject benchmark statement is that for Politics and International Studies and regard has been paid to the Revised (2007) Honours statement for that discipline (QAA 162 02/07), both as regard coverage of the subject, knowledge and understanding of the subject, skills , and standards and levels of achievement.
The Subject Benchmark acknowledges the broad, fluid and contested scope of the subject, while assuming a somewhat rigid distinction between ‘politics’ and ‘international relations’. This programme is designed to span that boundary by introducing students to the study of politics in its European and global settings. The starting point is that the study of politics is concerned with developing a knowledge and understanding of government and society. The interaction of people, ideas and institutions is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at many levels, global, regional, national, local and sectoral.
In accordance with the Subject Benchmark, this programme gives a central place to questions of political order and decision making. The programme will equip students to think critically and independently about these issues and to develop the range of skills that will support their intellectual, vocational and personal development. They will be able to gather, organise and deploy evidence, discriminate appropriately to synthesise relevant information, construct reasoned arguments and reflect on their own learning so as to be better equipped for life-long learning.
18. In the case of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination, either educational or academic
N/A
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
Programme structure
Programme structure FOR BA IP STUDENTS ADMITTED IN SEPTEMBER 2012 (i.e. students whose second year is 2013/14 and third year 2014/15) Please complete the following table and, if appropriate, include joint, major/minor or other variations Title = title of each module available for the programme, plus its credit level and credit value Status = please indicate whether the module is introductory, core, compulsory or optional for each type of programme. For postgraduate programmes use the "single honours" column Assessment = please indicate in broad terms the assessment for the module eg written examinations, coursework (Note: the availability of optional modules may vary slightly from year to year; the following are the modules available at the commencement of the programme) Code Title Credit level
Credit value
Status (I, Cr, Cp, CrCp, O P) for each type of module
Assessment
Single honour s
Joint honours
Major / minor
Full-time study First Year 4SSPP101 Studying Politics 4 15 Cr Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP102 World Politics since 1945 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP103 Comparing Political Systems 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP104 Introduction to Political Theory 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP107 Reading Politics 4 15 Cp Book review essays & A&P (Suspension)
Second Year 5SSPP201 Political Economy: Concepts and Issues
5 15 O Essay, written examination & A&P
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
5SSPP202 Modern Political Thought: Order and Conflict in the Modern State
5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP203 International Civil Society 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP204 Extended Essay 5 15 O Essay 5SSPP205 Political Change in Europe 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP206 Research Methods for Politics 5 15 Cp Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP208 The International Politics of Energy 5 15 O Written exam, coursework and A&P 5SSPP209 The Political Theory of Capitalism 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP211 Institutions, Economics and Change
5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP212 The Politics of Foreign Policy 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP215 Ethics, Economics and Environmental Protection
5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP223 Issues in International Politics 5 15 Cp Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP224 Non - State Actors and the International Politics of Disaster
5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP225 The Economics of Politics 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP229 Political Analysis 5 15 Cp Essay, Examination Varies An approved KCL optional module, up to a total of 2 such modules (
5 15 O Varies
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
credits) Varies Modern Foreign Language 5 15 O Oral and written examination
Third year 6SSPP303 Advanced Research Methods for Politics
6 15 O Coursework, written examination and A&P 6SSPP304 Political Economy: Advanced Analysis
6 15 O Essay
6SSPP305 The Politics of Development 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP306 Democracy and its Critics 6 15 O Essay 6SSPP307 Neoliberalism: The Political Power of Economic Ideas
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP308 The Political Economy of International Regulation
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP309 Religion and Politics 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP310 Varieties of Capitalism: States, Markets and Public Policy
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP311 Corruption: Theory and Practice 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP312 Dissertation 6 60 Cr Written dissertation and presentation 6SSPP314 Commerce, Liberty and Virtue: Commercial Society and Its Critics
6 15 O Essays
6SSPP325 Democracy and Development 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP326 The Politics of Culture and Identity 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP328 Advanced issues in International 6 15 O Essay, written examination and
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
Politics A&P 6SSPP329 The Economics of Crime 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP330 Economic Policy-making 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP331 Advanced Issues in Comparative Politics
6 15 O Coursework
6SSPP332 Behavioural Political Economy 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP334 Liberty, Equality and Justice 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP335 Liberalism 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP336 Peace Science 6 15 O Coursework, written examination and A&P 6SSPP337 Twentieth Century Political Thought
6 15 O Coursework, written examination
6SSPP338 The Political Economy of Sport 6 15 O Coursework, A&P 6SSPP339 The Political Economy of the Financial Crisis
6 15 O Essay, written examination
6SSPP340 Topics in Political Economy 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP341 Global Power Europe 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP342 International Institutions, Global Governance and World Order
6 15 O Coursework, written examination and A&P 6SSPP344 Ethics and Economics 6 15 O Coursework 6SSPP346 Global Science Policy 6 15 O Coursework Varies An approved KCL optional module, up to a total of 2 such modules ( credits)
6 15 O Varies
If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme? N/A
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) 45 Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulations A3? Yes Are there any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? No Other relevant information to explain the programme structure
The programme builds upon the recently-approved Foundation Degree in International Studies, for which it provides the third year progression opportunity that allows Foundation Degree students to gain an honours BA. The structure of the degree therefore builds upon that programme while at the same time providing a free-standing three year undergraduate programme. The principal difference at the second year is that former Foundation Degree students will have undertaken a work placement and a short dissertation, while those who enter the BA directly at year 1 will enjoy a wider range of option choices and will no longer do a work placement. The level 6 modules are designed to provide a significant deepening of the analytical content through training in research methods and political analysis while at the same time providing an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their abilities through the completion of a substantial piece of individual research.
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
Programme structure FOR BA IP STUDENTS ADMITTED IN SEPTEMBER 2013 (i.e. students whose second year is 2014/15 and third year 2015/16) Please complete the following table and, if appropriate, include joint, major/minor or other variations Title = title of each module available for the programme, plus its credit level and credit value Status = please indicate whether the module is introductory, core, compulsory or optional for each type of programme. For postgraduate programmes use the "single honours" column Assessment = please indicate in broad terms the assessment for the module eg written examinations, coursework (Note: the availability of optional modules may vary slightly from year to year; the following are the modules available at the commencement of the programme) Code Title Credit level
Credit value
Status (I, Cr, Cp, CrCp, O P) for each type of module
Assessment
Single honour s
Joint honours
Major / minor
Full-time study First Year 4SSPP101 Studying Politics 4 15 Cr Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP102 World Politics since 1945 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP103 Comparing Political Systems 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP104 Introduction to Political Theory 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP107 Reading Politics 4 15 Cp Book review essays & A&P
Second Year 5SSPP201 Political Economy: Concepts and Issues
5 15 O Essay, written examination & A&P
5SSPP202 Modern Political Thought: Order and Conflict in the Modern State
5 15 O written examination
5SSPP203 International Civil Society 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
5SSPP204 Extended Essay 5 15 O Essay 5SSPP205 Political Change in Europe 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP206 Research Methods for Politics 5 15 Cp Essay, written examination 5SSPP208 The International Politics of Energy
5 15 O Written exam, coursework and A&P
5SSPP209 The Political Theory of Capitalism 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP210 Stability and Change in Post- Colonial Nations
5 15 O Essay, written examination
5SSPP211 Institutions, Economics and Change
5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
5SSPP212 The Politics of Foreign Policy 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP215 Ethics, Economics and Environmental Protection
5 15 O Essay, written examination
5SSPP223 Issues in International Politics 5 15 Cp Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP224 Non - State Actors and the International Politics of Disaster
5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
5SSPP225 The Economics of Politics 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP226 Globalisation & International Trade
5 15 O Essay, written examination
5SSPP227 Game Theory and Strategic Decision-making
5 15 O Examination, A&P
5SSPP230 European Union: Power, Politics and Economics
5 15 O Coursework, written examination
Varies An approved KCL optional module, up to a total of 2 such modules (30 credits)
5 15 O Varies
Varies Modern Foreign Language 5 15 O Oral and written examination
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
Third year 6SSPP303 Advanced Research Methods for Politics
6 15 O Coursework, written examination and A&P
6SSPP304 Political Economy: Advanced Analysis
6 15 O Essay, written examination
6SSPP305 The Politics of Development 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP306 Democracy and its Critics 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP307 Neoliberalism: The Political Power of Economic Ideas
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
6SSPP308 The Political Economy of International Regulation
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
6SSPP309 Religion and Politics 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP310 Varieties of Capitalism: States, Markets and Public Policy
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
6SSPP311 Corruption: Theory and Practice 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP312 Dissertation 6 60 Cr Written dissertation and presentation 6SSPP314 Commerce, Liberty and Virtue: Commercial Society and Its Critics
6 15 O Essays and A&P
6SSPP325 Democracy and Development 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP326 The Politics of Culture and Identity
6 15 O Essay, written examination
6SSPP328 Advanced issues in International Politics
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
6SSPP329 The Economics of Crime 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP330 Economic Policy-making 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP331 Advanced Issues in Comparative Politics
6 15 O Coursework
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
6SSPP332 Behavioural Political Economy 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP334 Liberty, Equality and Justice 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP335 Liberalism 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP336 Peace Science 6 15 O Coursework, written examination and A&P 6SSPP337 Twentieth Century Political Thought
6 15 O Coursework, written examination
6SSPP338 The Political Economy of Sport 6 15 O Coursework, A&P 6SSPP339 The Political Economy of the Financial Crisis
6 15 O Essay, written examination
6SSPP340 Topics in Political Economy 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP341 Global Power Europe 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP342 International Institutions, Global Governance and World Order
6 15 O Coursework, written examination and A&P
6SSPP344 Ethics and Economics 6 15 O Coursework 6SSPP346 Global Science Policy 6 15 O Coursework Varies An approved KCL optional module, up to a total of 2 such modules (30 credits)
5 15 O Varies
If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme? N/A Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) 45 Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulations A 3? Yes Are there any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? No Other relevant information to explain the programme structure
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
The programme builds upon the recently-approved Foundation Degree in International Studies, for which it provides the third year progression opportunity that allows Foundation Degree students to gain an honours BA. The structure of the degree therefore builds upon that programme while at the same time providing a free-standing three year undergraduate programme. The principal difference at the second year is that former Foundation Degree students will have undertaken a work placement and a short dissertation, while those who enter the BA directly at year 1 will enjoy a wider range of option choices and will no longer do a work placement. The level 6 modules are designed to provide a significant deepening of the analytical content through training in research methods and political analysis while at the same time providing an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their abilities through the completion of a substantial piece of individual research.
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
Programme structure FOR BA IP STUDENTS ADMITTED FROM SEPTEMBER 2014 (i.e. students whose second year is 2015/16 and third year 2016/17) AND ONWARDS Please complete the following table and, if appropriate, include joint, major/minor or other variations Title = title of each module available for the programme, plus its credit level and credit value Status = please indicate whether the module is introductory, core, compulsory or optional for each type of programme. For postgraduate programmes use the "single honours" column Assessment = please indicate in broad terms the assessment for the module eg written examinations, coursework (Note: the availability of optional modules may vary slightly from year to year; the following are the modules available at the commencement of the programme) Code Title Credit level
Credit value
Status (I, Cr, Cp, CrCp, O P) for each type of module
Assessment
Single honour s
Joint honours
Major / minor
Full-time study First Year 4SSPP101 Studying Politics 4 15 Cr Essay, written examination 4SSPP102 World Politics since 1945 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination & A&P 4SSPP103 Comparing Political Systems 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination 4SSPP104 Introduction to Political Theory 4 30 Cp Essay, written examination 4SSPP108 Research Methods in Politics 4 15 Cp Coursework
Second Year 5SSPP201 Political Economy: Concepts and Issues
5 15 O Essay, written examination & A&P
5SSPP202 Modern Political Thought: Order and Conflict in the Modern State
5 15 O written examination
5SSPP203 International Civil Society 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
5SSPP204 Extended Essay 5 15 O Essay 5SSPP205 Political Change in Europe 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP208 The International Politics of Energy 5 15 O Written exam, coursework and A&P 5SSPP209 The Political Theory of Capitalism 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP210 Stability and Change in Post- Colonial Nations
5 15 O Essay, written examination
5SSPP211 Institutions, Economics and Change
5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
5SSPP212 The Politics of Foreign Policy 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP215 Ethics, Economics and Environmental Protection
5 15 O Essay, written examination
5SSPP223 Issues in International Politics 5 15 Cp Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP224 Non - State Actors and the International Politics of Disaster
5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
5SSPP225 The Economics of Politics 5 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 5SSPP226 Globalisation & International Trade 5 15 O Essay, written examination 5SSPP227 Game Theory and Strategic Decision-making
5 15 O Examination, A&P
5SSPP229 Political Analysis 5 15 Cp Written examination, coursework 5SSPP230 European Union: Power, Politics and Economics
5 15 O Examination, coursework
Varies An approved KCL optional module, up to a total of 2 such modules ( credits)
5 15 O Varies
Varies Modern Foreign Language 5 15 O Oral and written examination
Third year
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
6SSPP304 Political Economy: Advanced Analysis
6 15 O Essay
6SSPP305 The Politics of Development 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP306 Democracy and its Critics 6 15 O Essay 6SSPP307 Neoliberalism: The Political Power of Economic Ideas
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
6SSPP308 The Political Economy of International Regulation
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
6SSPP309 Religion and Politics 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP310 Varieties of Capitalism: States, Markets and Public Policy
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
6SSPP311 Corruption: Theory and Practice 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP312 Dissertation 6 60 Cr Written dissertation and presentation 6SSPP314 Commerce, Liberty and Virtue: Commercial Society and Its Critics
6 15 O Essays
6SSPP325 Democracy and Development 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP326 The Politics of Culture and Identity 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP328 Advanced issues in International Politics
6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P
6SSPP329 The Economics of Crime 6 15 O Essay, written examination 6SSPP330 Economic Policy-making 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP331 Advanced Issues in Comparative Politics
6 15 O Coursework
6SSPP332 Behavioural Political Economy 6 15 O Essay, written examination and A&P 6SSPP334 Liberty, Equality and Justice 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP335 Liberalism 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP336 Peace Science 6 15 O Coursework, written examination and A&P
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
6SSPP337 Twentieth Century Political Thought
6 15 O Coursework, written examination
6SSPP338 The Political Economy of Sport 6 15 O Coursework, A&P 6SSPP339 The Political Economy of the Financial Crisis
6 15 O Essay, written examination
6SSPP340 Topics in Political Economy 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP341 Global Power Europe 6 15 O Coursework, written examination 6SSPP342 International Institutions, Global Governance and World Order
6 15 O Coursework, written examination and A&P
6SSPP344 Ethics and Economics 6 15 O Coursework 6SSPP346 Global Science Policy 6 15 O Coursework Varies An approved KCL optional module, up to a total of 2 such modules ( credits)
5 15 O Varies
If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme? N/A Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) 45 Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulations A 3? Yes Are there any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? No Other relevant information to explain the programme structure
The programme builds upon the recently-approved Foundation Degree in International Studies, for which it provides the third year progression opportunity that allows Foundation Degree students to gain an honours BA. The structure of the degree therefore builds upon that programme while at the same time providing a free-standing three year undergraduate programme. The principal difference at the second year is that former Foundation Degree students will have undertaken a work placement and a short dissertation, while those who enter the BA directly at year 1 will
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
enjoy a wider range of option choices and will no longer do a work placement. The level 6 modules are designed to provide a significant deepening of the analytical content through training in research methods and political analysis while at the same time providing an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their abilities through the completion of a substantial piece of individual research.
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013
20. Marking criteria
The College’s generic criteria for assessment of undergraduate work apply to the assessment of this Programme.
21. Will this Programme Board of Examiners report to an existing Board, and if so, which one? If a new programme Board of Examiners is to be set up, please note name of the Board here.
A new Politics Board of Examiners has been established for this and related programmes.
22. Please confirm that the process for nominating External Examiners has commenced, and, if known, note who the nominated External Examiners may be
Professor Richard Grayson (Goldsmiths) and Professor David Howarth (University of Edinburgh) are the current external examiners.
24. Particular features of the programme which help to reduce the barriers experienced by disabled students and ensure that the programme is accessible to all students who meet the entry requirements
All sessions are taught in Strand or Waterloo main buildings, which are accessible to students with disabilities. Teaching staff are located in a building which is also accessible to students with mobility problems. Mobility issues will be taken into account in arranging student placements.
Apart from the College’s Disability Support Team, academic staff provide more general pastoral care to students with disabilities. All students will have one member of the Department’s academic staff as their Personal Tutor. It is the department’s practice to post all lecture material and required reading on WebCT (Blackboard) and lecture handouts are provided in advance to students with disabilities who request this.
Staff liaise with the School’s disability advisor, on any issue affecting a disabled student and all students have access to Student Welfare Services.
PAF initially approved: 4 October 2010 PAF modified re: optional modules: 7 June 2011 PAF modified re: language modules: 22 June 2011 & 31 August 2011 PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 1st August 2012 PAF modified re: removal of FdA: 14 September 2012 PAF finalised for 2012/13: 18 September 2012 PAF modified re: module: 19 April 2013 PAF finalised for 2013/14: 19 November 2013