Foundations of Social and Political Science
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Overview
In our Foundations of Social and Political Science short course we provide you with training in the key skills required for studying social and political science, while at the same time addressing some of today's central social and political problems. You will gain skills of critical reading, explore the main forms of reasoning and the handling of evidence in social and political science, and develop writing and presentational skills crucial to your further studies.
Weekly topics are on important problems from across political and social science that relate to the broader content of undergraduate courses and subject areas in the School of Social Sciences, for example:
- the state and international politics
- social and political identities
- conflict, law and crime
- the material spaces of social and political engagement.
Assessment is via a 750-1000-word essay plan and bibliography (30%) and 1750-2000-word essay (70%).
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
This short course has no prerequisites.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You register directly onto the classes you would like to take. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early. If you wish to take more than one short course, you can select each one separately and then register onto them together via our online application portal. There is usually no formal selection process, although some modules may have prerequisites and/or other requirements, which will be specified where relevant.