Undergraduate Modules
Political Studies Programme 2011-12
The following modules are available to affiliate and undergraduate students at UCL:
- Changing Britain's Constitution
- Comparative Political Analysis
- Gender & Politics
- Global Environmental Politics
- Human Rights and World Politics
- International Development and Public Policy
- International Organisations
- International Political Economy
- International Relations Theories
- International Security
- Introduction to British Politics
- Politics of the European Union
- Political Studies: Directed Independent Study
- The Northern Ireland Peace Process
- Theories & Concepts of Politics
POLS modules and pre-requisites
None of our POLS modules have pre-requisites although the teaching is pitched at a level best suited for second and third year students. 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 two affiliate programmes: Political Science and International Relations. Students on the affiliate programmes 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 the POLS* modules have pre-requisites although the teaching is pitched at a level best suited for second and third year students. 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.
