Undergraduate Modules
Political Science Modules 2012-13
The following modules are available to affiliate and undergraduate students at UCL:
- POLS6001 Introduction to British Politics
- POLS6002A/B or POLS6003 Political Studies: Directed Independent Study
- POLS6004 Britain's Constitutional Revolution
- POLS6005 Introduction to International Security
- POLS6006A/B Politics of the European Union
- POLS6007A/B International Development and Public Policy
- POLS6008 Gender & Politics
- POLS6009 Global Environmental Politics
- POLS6010/ESPS2104 International Relations Theories
- POLS6011 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POLS6012 Theories & Concepts of Politics
- POLS6014 International Organisations
- POLS6015A/B International Political Economy
- POLS6016 Human Rights and World Politics
- POLS6018 Spread of Conflict in International Relations
- POLS6019 Welfare Politics
- POLS6020 Designing Political Institutions for the Developing World
- POLS6021 Comparative Political Economy
POLS modules and pre-requisites
None of our POLS modules have pre-requisites. However, it is assumed students are able to read and evaluate material critically and analytically, and students will be required to build and defend arguments (with evidence) from various viewpoints, both as part of seminar participation and as part of their coursework.
How to register for POLS courses
Students should register for modules on Portico asap and no later than by the end of the first week of teaching. Spaces are limited and priority will be given to students registered in the Department of Political Science. By checking on Portico students will be able to know by week two of teaching if their space on the module has been approved. The department will do its utmost to ensure as many students as possible are accommodated on the POLS courses. Students should ensure they attend classes from week one of teaching even if module selections have yet to be approved on Portico. Priority will be given to students attending class from week one of teaching.
Everything you need to know about studying with us
For all UG affiliate application related enquiries please visit the UCL international office webpages
Does the Department of Political Science have an undergraduate degree programme?
The Department of Political Science does not have an undergraduate degree programme but rather runs an affiliate programme in Political Science. Students on the affiliate programme remain registered for their undergraduate degrees at their home institutions but come to study at UCL for one or two terms as part of their degree programmes.
Where can I find information on POLS* modules taught by the Department of Political Science?
Short POLS* module descriptions are available on the Political Science webpage:
Are POLS* modules available to undergraduate students registered in departments other than Political Science?
All POLS* modules, except for POLS6002/6003 Independent Study, are available to all UG students. The POLS6002/6003 Independent Study module is reserved for affiliate students registered in the Department of Political Science.
Do any of the POLS* modules have pre-requisites?
None of our POLS modules have pre-requisites. However, it is assumed students are able to read and evaluate material critically and analytically, and students will be required to build and defend arguments (with evidence) from various viewpoints, both as part of seminar participation and as part of their coursework.
How are the POLS* modules assessed?
All POLS* modules are assessed by two 2000 word essays weighted 40 and 60 percent of the final grade.
When are the POLS* modules taught?
For timetable information please visit the UCL online timetable:
How do I register for POLS* modules?
Students should register for modules on Portico asap and no later than by the end of the first week of teaching. Spaces are limited and priority will be given to students registered in the Department of Political Science. By checking on Portico students will be able to know by week two of teaching if their space on the module has been approved. The department will do its utmost to ensure as many students as possible are accommodated on the POLS* courses. Students should ensure they attend classes from week one of teaching even if module selections have yet to be approved on Portico. Priority will be given to students attending class from week one of teaching.
