If direct entry is not suitable, we will automatically consider you for one of our founding years. Or you can apply for one of our years of international foundation at the Center for International Studies on campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years You have access to a range of online documents and resources to support your learning through our virtual learning environment. We believe in developing valuable transferable skills while studying with us, and this is reflected in our teaching. Our courses are designed to develop your skills in written communication (from short reports to a long thesis), oral presentation (formal and informal), teamwork, independent learning (e.g. Information Retrieval and Time Management) and problem solving. This module provides a historical and thematic introduction to the issues facing Africa in the international system today. The module is divided into two sections. The first section examines the continent`s historical integration into the emerging international system with a focus on Europe from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. We focus on the economic, state and racial impact of colonialism and independence on the prospects for democracy and development in the region today. The second section deals with important current issues and actors shaping the continent.
The latter includes “top-down” actors such as the Chinese state, as well as grassroots actors such as unionized South African workers. This course builds on students` knowledge of the approaches and methods of studying politics and international relations introduced in the first year of the study program and on the basis of the analysis of quantitative data established in the second year. Students are invited to consider the nature and purpose of descriptive and causal analysis in politics and international relations. Students develop skills in the selection, use and evaluation of research designs, as well as data collection and analysis techniques used by researchers in these fields. The course emphasizes a blended approach to policy analysis, which allows students to integrate, analyze and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data. In addition to developing a conceptual and theoretical understanding of different approaches to evidence collection and analysis and their combination, students will also have the opportunity to broaden their practical data analysis skills. This module examines contemporary literature on gender and politics, with a particular focus on women`s participation and representation in British politics. It introduces you to feminist theories of representation, debates on women`s interests and feminist institutionalism. It applies these frameworks to examine why the number of women in our parliaments might play a role and what difference – symbolically, substantially and emotionally – gender and gender make to elected political institutions, the political process, political outcomes and healthy democracies. By studying politics and law, you can place the implementation of public policy in its legal context.
They develop an understanding of the power of individuals and theories of the state, as well as the laws created by the political process. You will see how political structures influence the laws you apply to real-world problems and the theory behind social responsibilities and relationships protected by law. Therefore, this degree is of particular interest to those who wish to gain knowledge about the relationship between politics, law and society. During your final year, you will have access to a wide range of modules on legal, political, social and ethical topics. The course will help you develop the skills and characteristics that are attractive to employers, whether in the field of law, politics or international relations. In addition to developing your legal skills, you will develop the intellectual skills and flexibility to evaluate new ideas and documents from a variety of legal and policy sources. You have in-depth knowledge of national and international policies and can choose modules from the wide range of modules that match your interests. Our modules reflect the research interests of our staff and cover areas such as conflict resolution, federalism, comparative politics, European integration, ethnic conflicts, terrorism, international relations theory, political theory and politics of countries such as China, Japan, Russia and the United States.
Guest lecturers who visited the university to discuss their political life, including MPs, members of the House of Lords, MEPs, members of the US Congress, civil servants working in British and European institutions, diplomats and high-ranking military personnel. We offer a supportive learning environment where you can gain a range of skills and a wealth of expertise. Our courses promote intellectual skills such as critical thinking, accurate analysis, evaluation of evidence, argument building, use of theory, and effective use of language in writing and debating. We also help you gain experience in teamwork, independent research and time management. Combine law with an understanding of politics and international relations through this LLB. Use the links below to view lists of courses in related fields. Our courses meet the entry requirements for professional courses to prepare you to qualify as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales and to allow exemptions from the Legal Executive qualification. Applicants wishing to become lawyers outside England and Wales should contact the relevant statutory body in the country to check the requirements. Leicester Law School`s LLB degrees are recognised by the Legal Practice Qualifications Board of Malaysia and are eligible in Canada. You will continue to build on fundamental aspects of the law while gaining more freedom in your political learning. A number of optional modules are available to enable you to choose and follow the policy areas that interest you. Over the past few years, the Middle East has undergone significant changes.
The most notable are the so-called “Arab Spring” uprisings that began in late 2010 and the subsequent consequences of these uprisings on the region`s international relations. Topics include the early emergence of Arab states, the origins and sustainability of authoritarian regimes, types of state and personality cults, masculinity and constructions of identity and belonging, women`s movements, social mobilization, and Arab uprisings. The module offers you the opportunity to engage with some of the most important topics in the study of Middle East politics and to locate and contextualise them into wider debates and scholarships in international politics. In your final year, you will choose four 20-credit law topics and two 20-credit policy topics that consider specialized and in-depth areas of law and policy. South Asian politics – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh – is key to understanding some of the fundamental issues of modern politics: poverty and development, security and war, migration and transnationalism, decolonization and postcolonialism, the international economy and globalization. This module deals with the social and political development of these countries since independence from British rule in 1947. We will analyse issues such as caste politics, the role of religious violence, and women`s place in politics and society. Sources come from a range of disciplines – politics and IR, history, sociology, anthropology, novels and films. We will examine regional cooperation and conflicts, including the problematic relations between India and Pakistan over Kashmir and its nuclear status. By the end of the module, you will have a specific understanding of the main social, economic and political developments in the region. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75% of 6 Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses If you do not have the language skills required for this course, you may want to consider the Centre for International Studies.
The ISC offers a range of core courses in combination with English language courses. During your second year, you will have the opportunity to apply for an internship, which will be carried out during the third year of your LLB law studies. Full-time salary internships are open to you through a competitive application process that aims to replicate the graduate recruitment processes you will encounter after leaving university. During your articling period, you will work as a paralegal and hold college-level positions. You will develop both key practical skills such as case management, legal research and legal writing, and generic employability skills such as time management, teamwork and business awareness. The courses are located in Cardiff and represent 10% of the final classification. The hand of the law. The power of politics. To bring about social change, law and policy often need to work together.
In this degree, you will study public policy in its legal context alongside the legal foundations required for professional qualification. In this way, you will gain the skills to work in companies with government interests, as a lawyer acting for or against the government or at the heart of government, leading political change with the authority of law and political theory behind you. “I had a variety of modules to choose from, such as my favourite corporate law and international law. Since I studied law with politics, I have also been able to choose from exciting policy modules. – Pedram, Law with Politics 2021 They also choose two 20-credit policy topics that focus more deeply on issues introduced in Year 1 and new concepts such as the politics of globalization and development and social justice.
