BA International Politics & Conflict Studies
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
BA International Politics & Conflict Studies |
Final Award |
Bachelor of Arts |
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Programme Code |
IPC-BA-S |
UCAS Code |
L253 |
JACS Code |
L240 (DESCR) 100 |
Criteria for Admissions Additional Relevant Information |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Single Honours |
Length of Programme |
3 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
360 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 6 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Politics and International Relations (2015) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No (If yes, please state here any exemptions to regulations which have been approved for this programme) |
Programme Specific Regulations At Level II a student may substitute up to 20 CATS of optional modules with the equivalent number of CATS from a list of approved modules beyond those listed below. |
Students with protected characteristics The School works with internship and placement providers and partner institutions to ensure that students with disabilities are able to complete residence abroad requirements. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
• The programme provides students with an in depth, interdisciplinary understanding of contemporary international affairs and conflict situations in their political, historical, cultural, economic and legal dimensions.
• Dedicated modules introduce students to core concepts and debates in International Relations and the study of conflict alongside modules on migration, international organisations, and the political institutions of states such as the USA and also those of supranational organisations such as the European Union.
• Students will acquire familiarity with the experiences of differing national polities and societies, facilitating the development of culturally sensitive cross-national comparisons.
• The degree fosters an attitude of self-motivated and independent learning; equips students with a set of key, subject, employability and transferable skills; and encourages a professional attitude towards self-organisation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies programme provides the opportunity for students to acquire and develop generic analytical, reasoning, literacy and communication skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies programme will enable learners to develop generic analytical, reasoning, literacy and communication skills. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations and presentations. |
The learner will be able to solve problems, process and prioritize a wide variety of information, and express arguments and positions in oral and written form. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The learner will be introduced to problem solving and information processing strategies, as well as general methodological and theoretical approaches. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations and presentations. |
The learner will understand the general methodological and theoretical approaches of the discipline as well as its basic history. This includes knowledge of its specific concepts, issues and vocabulary. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Self-reflection and evaluation will further enhance the critical thinking and sound judgement of the learner. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations and presentations. |
At the end of the programme learners will have the capacity to be self-reflexive and practice sound judgement and critical thinking. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The learner will gain both skills and confidence through oral and written assignments, discussion groups and team tasks. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations and presentations. |
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The modules within the programme are laid out to foster the development of the above cognitive skills, and are delivered through a variety of teaching methods including formal lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as power point presentations and hand-outs. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations and presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Learning methods to this effect include locating and organizing information, small group work and teamwork, tutorial participation, presentations, written assignments, debate and discussion. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
The programme fosters an attitude of self-motivated and independent learning; equips students with a set of key, subject, employability and transferable skills; and encourages a professional attitude towards self-organisation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies While these teaching and assessment methods are intended to deliver information to the students and test their knowledge of that information, it is expected that students engage with knowledge on their own terms and develop the skills and confidence to independently process and understand that knowledge. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
Students will acquire familiarity with the experiences of differing national polities and societies, facilitating the development of culturally sensitive cross-national comparisons. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Learners will participate in teaching methods that include formal lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as power point presentations and hand-outs. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
Dedicated modules introduce students to core concepts and debates in International Relations, Security and Conflict as well as to particular experiences of regional areas. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies It helps them to build on their existing knowledge and understanding acquired at 2nd level education (or equivalent). Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies programme provides students with an in depth and extensive interdisciplinary understanding of contemporary international affairs and conflict situations in their political, historical, cultural, economic and legal dimensions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies programme enables learners to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding of International Relations and comparative Politics. Methods of Assessment Learners will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative means, including essays, exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations and presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Upon completion of the program the learner will be well versed with the methodology, the historiography and the basic approaches to International Relations and Conflict Studies, and be able to communicate using the expert language of the subject. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies encourage learners to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding about specific areas in the discipline. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
The learner will acquire competency in areas such as the analysis of political decision-making, International History, International Security, and regional organizations areas such as the European Union. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies encourage learners to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding about specific areas in the discipline. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
The programme will furthermore provide a firm grounding in approaches to the study the emerging structures of governance beyond the nation-state. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies encourage learners to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding about specific areas in the discipline. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
It will introduce the learner not only to the classic literature of the field, but to key debates in contemporary international relations theory, comparative politics and methodology. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies encourage learners to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding about specific areas in the discipline. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies programme provides students with in depth and extensive knowledge of the generic skills of the subject. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies encourage learners to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding about specific areas in the discipline. Methods of Assessment The methods used to assess this knowledge include a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios, dissertations and presentations. |
The programme will provide a firm understanding of comparative methods, theoretical models, political sociology and historical textual analysis. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies encourage learners to develop in depth and extensive knowledge and understanding about specific areas in the discipline. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies This broad portfolio of skills will be delivered through a variety of teaching methods including formal lectures, small group tutorials and seminars, many of which will be enhanced by learning aids such as power point presentations and hand-outs. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies and the ability to work independently. Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies career management (including building a learning portfolio and developing a CV); Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies time management skills (working to deadlines, prioritizing demands); Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies IT skills (including PowerPoint, use of the internet as a research tool, Queens Online); Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies interpersonal skills (small group or team work activities, debate, discussion); Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
At the end of the programme learners will have the capacity to be self-reflexive and practice sound judgement, and will possess the necessary skills to enhance their ability to think critically, work in collaboration, demonstrate initiative, and use communication and information technology where appropriate. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies writing skills (note-taking, organizational skills, logical progression of argument, the ability to gather information from a wide range of both contemporary and archival sources, prioritizing information); Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
The learner will be able to solve problems, process and prioritize a wide variety of information, and express arguments and positions in oral and written form. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies communication (presentations, written assignments, teamwork); Methods of Assessment These general cognitive skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, group-work, portfolios and tutorial contributions. A currently ongoing Academic Year Review process forms the basis for extending innovation in assessment, including the range and types of coursework elements offered, across modules on the programme. |
The Single Honours International Politics and Conflict Studies programme provides students with the opportunity to acquire and develop generic analytical, reasoning, literacy and communication skills which will be beneficial in terms of employment or further study. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The Single Honours programme enables learners to develop a broad portfolio of skills which will enhance their employability and/or provide them with a sound basis for progression to further research at postgraduate level (either MA or doctoral work) or elsewhere. The learner will develop skills in the following areas: Methods of Assessment Transferable skills will be assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative methods including essays, exams, journals, portfolios and presentations. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Comparative Politics | PAI1009 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Contemporary Europe | PAI1001 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
World Politics | PAI1006 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Issues in Contemporary Politics | PAI1003 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Politics and Policy of the European Union | PAI2001 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Modern Political Thought | PAI2005 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
The Politics of Deeply Divided Societies | PAI2011 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Irish Politics | PAI2013 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 35% | 10% | 55% | ||
International Relations | PAI2017 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Studying Politics | PAI2043 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
American Politics | PAI2018 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Security and Terrorism | PAI2055 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
International Organisations | PAI2056 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
British Politics in crisis? | PAI2002 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Politics of Conflict Transformation - Maymester | PAI2020 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Contemporary Political Philosophy | PAI3025 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Internship | PAI3097 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | Y | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Women and Politics | PAI3008 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Middle Eastern Politics | PAI3011 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Dissertation (Politics and International Studies) | PAI3099 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
The Politics of Sustainable Development | PAI3026 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
European Cultural Identities | PAI3027 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 0% | 10% | ||
War and Visual Culture | PAI3044 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Ethics, Power and International Politics | PAI3057 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
National and Ethnic Minorities in European Politics | PAI3059 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Northern Ireland: A Case Study | PAI3064 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
US Foreign Policy | PAI3038 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Arms Control | PAI3039 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Security and Technology | PAI3073 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
Global Resource Politics | PAI3012 | 3 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 35% | 10% | 55% | ||
The Placement | PAI3089 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
Stage 1: Students must take the FOUR compulsory modules: PAI1001, PAI1006, PAI1003 and PAI1009 plus TWO modules from those available across the Faculty which may include modules from other Schools.
Stage 2: Students are required to take the TWO compulsory modules: PAI2017 and PAI2055 plus FOUR Optional modules. N.B PAI2043 is a pre-requisite for PAI3099 and PAI3097.
Stage 3: Students will take either the Dissertation PAI3099 OR PAI3097 Internship and FOUR further modules from those listed below or SIX modules from those listed below.