The Department of Public Policy has staff who have a national reputation in areas of Public Governance, International Politics and History and Political Theory. Some members have been extremely successful in attracting external research funding in the area of politics and contemporary governance. The course has been designed to provide a broad introduction to key issues in Contemporary Politics and Political Analysis in Stage 1, and then allow the student to specialise in one of three routeways of their choice in Stage 2. Each is comprised of core modules but allows the student the opportunity to take a wide range of supporting modules in related subjects. The degree is delivered through a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Students have to complete a dissertation in their final year on a subject within the degree.
Modern Political Analysis Research Methods and Information Technology. In addition, students have the opportunity for a free choice of other modules on degrees within the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences. The core modules in Year 2 are the same for all students and the routeway is developed from the options chosen. In addition in Year 3, students must complete a project on a subject to be decided in consultation with staff in the Department of Public Policy. There is the opportunity for students to undertake a work placement with local employers in the Public Sector in Year 3.