Course Modules

This module examines modern and contemporary France through an analysis of its literary, visual and political cultures.

In this core module you will engage in advanced, detailed and specific learning across a number of key themes in the formation and representation of British cultural identities. Taught over two semesters it provides a space for you to learn,

This module examines different sources of human rights law, its impact on the English legal system and considers different substantive areas of the law under the European Convention on Human Rights including absolute, limited and qualified rights.

This module provides a general introduction to studying Politics and International Relations. You will examine some of the key research skills such as desk research (literature search, identifying existing datasets) as well as guiding you through different referencing styles, note-taking,

This module provides you with an understanding of contemporary Russia and Eurasia. You will examine the recent conflicts across the region through the prism of nationalism and identity politics. The module re-examines these conflicts by focusing on the sources of

This module introduces you to the contemporary politics of the two great powers, Russia and China, and explores their comparative journeys into versions of post-communism. You will understand the evolution and/or collapse of ‘communist’ ideology and practice in each state.

This module examines the role of literature, arts and other cultural forms and processes in conducting international relations. It is an introduction to the notions of soft power and cultural diplomacy and how Britain and other states, and intergovernmental organisations,

This module examines the historical context to the governments of Mrs Margaret Thatcher, PM and her continued influence on modern British politics. You will consider the meaning of the term ‘Thatcherism’ as you situate this political belief system in comparison

This module introduces you to the study of International Relations. You will learn the origins of the academic discipline and chart its evolution into modern approaches to the field. You will examine the relations between states and analysing some of

This module delivers an overview of the history of early medieval Britain. You will examine major political events and social change from around 500AD to the aftermath of the Norman Conquest of 1066. You will explore the Saxon societies of