- Department: Politics and International Relations
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Jim Buller
- Credit value: 30 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2021-22
- See module specification for other years: 2022-23
The first half of the module introduces students to key concepts and theoretical frameworks before discussing the historical development of UK politics from the Attlee Government through to the Blair Government. The second half of the module investigates a range of contemporary issues with reference to the various material covered in the first semester. These include: devolution to Scotland and Wales; economic policy; the environment; immigration policy; Brexit; voting behaviour and the media. The overall theme driving the questions and content throughout this module is where power lies in UK politics.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2021-22 to Summer Term 2021-22 |
The first half of the module introduces students to key concepts and theoretical frameworks before discussing the trajectory of UK politics from The Attlee Government through to the Blair Government. The second half of the module investigates a range of contemporary issues with reference to the various material covered in the first semester. The overall theme driving the questions and content throughout this module is where power lies in UK politics.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay 2000 words |
N/A | 40 |
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) Politics in The United Kingdom |
8 hours | 60 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
---|---|---|
Essay/coursework Essay 2000 words |
N/A | 40 |
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) Politics in The United Kingdom |
8 hours | 60 |
Students will receive written timely feedback on their formative assessment. They will also have the opportunity to discuss their feedback during the module tutor's feedback and guidance hours.
Students will receive written feedback on their summative assessment no later than 20 working days after submission; and the module tutor will hold a specific session to discuss feedback, which students can also opt to attend. They will also have the opportunity to discuss their feedback during the module tutor's regular feedback and guidance hours.
M. Flinders, A. Gamble, C. Hay & M. Kenny (eds.) (2009) The Oxford Handbook of British Politics (Oxford University Press).
R. Heffernan et. al. (eds.) (2016) Developments in British Politics 10 (Basingstoke: Palgrave).