Programme Specification for the 2025/6 academic year
BA (Hons) Global Politics with Study Abroad
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BA (Hons) Global Politics with Study Abroad | Programme code | UFA4HPSHPSCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2025/6 | |
| Campus(es) | Cornwall Campus |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
Penryn Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences modules https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=hass-cornwall
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
60 credits of compulsory modules, 60 credits of optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| POC1033 | Political Communication | 30 | No |
| HIC1010 | Foundations of Environmental Humanities | 15 | No |
| POC1026 | Power, Inequality and Global Justice | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
Select a further 60 credits of optional modules, at least 30 credits of which must be taken from stage 1 Politics options:
Penryn Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences modules https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/studyinformation/modules/?prog=hass-cornwall
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| POC1003 | British Government and Politics | 15 | No |
| POC1014 | The Public Policy Process | 15 | No |
| POC1021 | Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations | 15 | No |
| POC1022 | Violence in World Politics | 15 | No |
| POC1028 | Modern Political Theory | 15 | No |
| POC1029 | Work Placement | 15 | No |
Stage 2
Compulsory Modules
45 credits of compulsory modules, 75 credits of optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| POC2124 | Political Analysis | 15 | No |
| POC2108 | Political Geographies: Local to Global | 15 | No |
| POC2103 | Introduction to Postcolonialism | 15 | No |
| POC2103 | Introduction to Postcolonialism | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
Select a further 75 credits of optional modules, at least 45 credits of which must be taken from stage 2 Politics options
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics & IR Penryn Stage 2 Options 2025-6 | |||
| POC2018 | National and Community Identity | 15 | No |
| POC2047 | Work Placement | 15 | No |
| POC2098 | Comparative Politics | 15 | No |
| POC2114 | Green Politics in Theory and Practice | 15 | No |
| POC2120 | Power and Democracy | 15 | No |
| POC2123 | Politics of the Middle East | 15 | No |
| POC2130 | Political Behaviour across Generations and the Life Course | 15 | No |
| POC2150 | The Making of Democratic Politicians: Comparative Political Recruitment | 15 | No |
| POC2085 | Imagining the Good Life: From Agora to the American Dream | 15 | No |
| POC2133 | Politics of Gender, Sex and Sexuality | 15 | No |
| POC2103 | Introduction to Postcolonialism | 15 | No |
| POC2108 | Political Geographies: Local to Global | 15 | No |
Stage 3
120 credit compulsory placement module
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS3999 | Study Abroad (HASS) | 120 | Yes |
Stage 4
30 credits of compulsory modules, 90 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAP3000 | Dissertation | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
Select a further 90 credits of optional modules, at least 60 credits of which must be taken from stage 3 Politics options:
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics & IR Penryn Final Stage Options 2025-6 | |||
| POC3095 | Environmental Knowledge Controversies | 15 | No |
| POC3103 | The Resource Paradox: Blessing or Curse? | 15 | No |
| POC3105 | Negotiating Postcoloniality: History and Politics of Independent India | 15 | No |
| POC3130 | Controversies in American Politics | 15 | No |
| POC3141 | Displacement and Migration in the Middle East | 15 | No |
| POC3142 | Social and Islamist Armed Movements | 15 | No |
| POC3146 | Party Politics, Voters and Elections in Britain | 15 | No |
| POC3151 | Parliamentary Studies | 15 | No |
| POC3153 | Global Palestine and the Politics of Solidarity | 15 | No |
| POC3143 | Global Sustainability Challenges | 15 | No |
| POC3144 | Gender and Politics in Africa | 15 | No |
| POC3137 | The Politics of Knowledge and Ignorance | 15 | No |
| POC3138 | Field Trip | 15 | No |
| POC3154 | Environment and Conflict in the Middle East | 15 | No |
| POC3157 | The Endless War on Terror | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Programme Regulations
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
BA (Hons) Global Politics with Study Abroad
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
|---|
22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | Date of last revision | 12/12/2025 |
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