BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations (Applied Quantitative Analysis) Programme Specification 2024-25

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2	Programme Specifications 2024-25
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5	Programme Title			BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations (Applied Quantitative Analysis)
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7	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			2024		Award type			BA
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9	What level is this qualification?			Level 6		Length of programme			3 (4) years
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11	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full time
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13	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes		For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			N/A
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15	Awarding institution			University of York		Board of Studies for the programme			Politics
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17	Lead department			Politics		Other contributing departments			n/a
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19	Language of study and assessment			English		Language(s) of assessment			English
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21	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus
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23	Partner organisations
24	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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28	Reference points
29	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
30	Undergraduate Programme Design Policy; QAA Subject Benchmark Statement: Politics and International Relations.
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33	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
34	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
35	No exemptions
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38	Exceptions to Regulations
39	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
40	No proposed exemptions
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43	Internal Transfers
44	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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46		Transfers in:	Yes. Students can transfer in at end of Second Year if the meet the core module requirements of the programme. Students wanting to transfer on to an AQA degree programme: Students can be signposted to have a conversation with the AQA Co-ordinator before they transfer. Students need to be ready to attend teaching wk 1 Sem 1, so the deadline for transferring to the AQA degree programme is 13 Sept, the Fri before Freshers Wk. We can deal with late requests in Freshers Wk but students must attend AQA teaching Wk 1 Sem 1. If the transfer hasn't been processed in time Admin will have to give them the times and dates of the AQA module teaching. The worst-case scenario will be if they have a timetable clash with another module that cannot be avoided.			Transfers out:	Yes. Transfers out back to original programme possible if the student does not complete Applied Quanitative Analysis Third Year module, or does not complete the AQA dissertation. Students who do not want to submit an AQA Dissertation by the end of Sem 1 and therefore need to transfer off the AQA degree programme: Students need to make this decision by the end of Wk 11 Sem 1. Admin need to know who these students are to ensure the module programme changes are processed. They will be moved from the AQA Dissertation module to the Pol Dissertation module and transferred out of the AQA degree programme to the equivalent Pol degree programme. Students who do not meet the AQA Dissertation criteria: These students should be supported to meet the AQA Dissertation Criteria. If the student doesn't want to submit an AQA Dissertation they can transfer off the AQA programme (see above).
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49	Statement of Purpose
50	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
51	Explore how politics and international relations works, and how it should work. With economic globalisation, transnational security threats, and climate change, key issues in politics involve interplay between the domestic and international levels. Our Politics with International Relations programme covers foundationally-important issues across national and global levels including democracy and elections, inequality, and war and peace, and also provides you with employability-enhancing independent research skills. First Year provides a broad grounding across key disciplinary sub-fields, and a chance to develop applied skills. Second year helps maintain disciplinary breadth, with opportunities for guided specialisation and a core module on international relations and planet politics. Through Third Year, you can freely select modules across the full range of Politics and International Relations, with your dissertation providing the programme capstone. By supporting you to understand local, national, and international politics, we will help you to think creatively about opportunities for progressive change and how to promote the public good. We provide opportunities for interdisciplinary study within your programme. We support employability, including opportunities for applied quantitative analysis capacity development. Our teaching reflects a commitment to diversification and decolonisation - we explore the way that power and privilege has shaped politics and the way we teach politics. We seek to create an inclusive departmental community and to promote inclusive assessment practices.
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62	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
63	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?			Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
64	Certificate of Higher Education (Level 4/Certificate) Generic.			Exit award only	Students exiting with a Certificate will have achieved PLOs 1 and 2 and made some progress towards PLOs 3,4,5 and 6			120 cr including 90 at Certificate Level (Stage 1).
65	Diploma of Higher Education (Level 5/Intermediate) Generic.			Exit award only	Students exiting with a Diploma will have achieved PLOs 1 and 2 and made substantial progress towards PLOs 3,4,5 and 6.			in the past followed Guide to Assessment - 240cr including 90 at level I or higher.
66	Ordinary Degree			Exit award only	Students exiting with an Ordinary Degree will have achieved PLOs 1 and 2 and made substantial progress towards PLOs 3,4,5 and 6			in the past followed Guide to Assessment - 300cr including 60 at level H.
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68	Programme Learning Outcomes
69	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
70	1	Demonstrate understanding of the origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of politics with an in-depth engagement with its international dimensions.
71	2	Apply theories, concepts and methods to aspects of politics and international relations, using critical reasoning and (where appropriate) empirical testing to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.
72	3	Research independently by: conceiving research questions; explaining the use of theories and concepts; selecting and applying appropriate tools to gather and interpret data; and justifying conclusions.
73	4	Deal confidently with problems in politics and international relations, working towards solutions through the creative application of appropriate theoretical and practical perspectives, and analysis of empirical data.
74	5	Communicate effectively and fluently, translating advanced ideas through appropriate media.
75	6	Demonstrate a reflective and critical approach, intercultural awareness, and appreciation of differing visions of the public good in light of the values of tolerance, inclusivity and sustainability.
76	7	Apply perspectives from Politics and International Relations in dealing with local, national and global challenges.
77	8	Design, deliver, and interpret applied quantitative analysis that is appropriate to the subject under investigation and which advances substantive understanding of the topic under investigation through causal inference and/or prediction
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80	Diverse entry routes
81	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
82	The First Year of the programme provides a foundation in disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, academic and writing skills, and academic integrity. All students are assigned a supervisor in the first week of Stage 1, that member of staff typically remains the student's supervisor for the three years of their degree. Supervisors meet with students regularly to discuss progress, both academic and pastoral and address any concerns students may wish to raise. Supervisors also have access to their students' marks and feedback to provide additional support regarding the development of academic skills over the course of the programme. Students are also signposted to other support services both in the department and the University for further support if needed. All students in Stage 1 and 2 will complete core modules which develop their academic and professional skills (Political Analysis and Research Design). These modules will ensure all students are well positioned to succeed on their programme, regardless of their prior experience when arriving at York.
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93	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.									TRUE
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95	Employability
96	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
97	Students will be trained how to think, act, engage, reflect and communicate as a researcher in Politics and International Relations. As well as developing subject-specific knowledge, a Politics degree will equip students with the following transferable skills: Logical thinking; Analysis of complex ideas, arguments and theories; Problem-solving; The ability to present succinct reports; Intellectual independence; Communication skills. In doing so, students gain the skills and knowledge to play a part in solving some of the world’s most pressing problems and are prepared for a variety of different careers, ranging from government, the civil service, research and policy-making, international organisations and NGOs, business and the financial sector. Contact with the Careers Office has been embedded in core modules to ensure that the enhancement of student's employability is at the forefront of the programme. Throughout the programme students apply their learning to real world examples and case studies. First year Politics with International Relations students get the chance to gain work experience over the summer term through our Politics@Work initiative. Students also have the option for a year in industry during the third year of their studies. The opportunity to undertake a one-year professional placement during the third year will help students to get ahead in the graduate job market by developing their employability and professional skills. Applied quantitative analysis skills are highly valued by some employers.
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