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. Stage 2 provides a more detailed study of these areas together with a range of options. 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.
Contemporary political analysis Study and personal skills. In addition, students have the opportunity for a free choice of other modules on degrees within the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences. 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. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in exchange programmes of study abroad.