Course Summary

Examine key political issues relevant to the global community today as you develop an understanding of the complexity and diversity of society. It’s a course combining political theory, political science, political economy, area studies and international relations to provide an in-depth study of contemporary politics, along with its key dynamics and structures. You’ll build and sharpen key skills in analysis, communication and interpretation.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: Introduction to political theory, Social and political problems, Revolutions, wars and social change 1, Crime, justice, politics and social policy, Politics, decision making and democracy, Revolutions, wars and social change 2. Year 2: European politics in transition: continuity and change, Social research skills 1, Social theory and modernity, The environment, sustainability and politics, Globalisation and development: Africa and the BRIC economies, Plus option from the following modules: Introduction to the workplace, Making identities: citizenship, race and nation, Gender difference and equality. Year 3: Contemporary international politics, Dissertation, Work placement dissertation, America politics; ideology, culture and power Plus on option from the following modules: Genocide in the twentieth century, Women, power and politics, Politics and protest or Work placement.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L201

Institution code: L75

Campus Name: LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Provider information

103 Borough Road
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Southwark
SE1 0AA

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