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Full-time
3-4 Years
Part-time
6 Years
Typical Offer
Campus
Brayford Pool
Validation Status
Validated
Fees
UCAS Code
LLLF
Course Code
POLSOPUB
Full-time
3-4 Years
Part-time
6 Years
Typical Offer
Campus
Brayford Pool
Validation Status
Validated
Fees
UCAS Code
LLLF
Course Code
POLSOPUB
Claire Randerson - Associate Professor / Programme Leader
Claire is International Lead for the School of Social and Political Sciences and also manages the School's international exchange programme.
Academic Staff ListDomestic and global politics are at the heart of society, and these courses provide an insight into how political institutions respond to the needs of a changing society and tackle some of its most pressing problems.
BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy at Lincoln combines a detailed exploration of political ideas, institutions, and processes, with an in-depth analysis of how policies are developed and implemented to deal with the world's social problems.
As well as addressing big questions about concepts such as democracy and equality, the course provides an opportunity to examine and experience the policy responses to social problems affecting our communities.
The programme includes a strong emphasis on skills development. Students can begin to collect and analyse data from day one, providing the chance to develop transferable research and analytical skills.
Teaching is informed by the research expertise of academic staff from the School of Social and Political Sciences, who contribute regularly to national policy debates in both fields, and have a particular interest in the politics of welfare.
Domestic and global politics are at the heart of society, and these courses provide an insight into how political institutions respond to the needs of a changing society and tackle some of its most pressing problems.
BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy at Lincoln combines a detailed exploration of political ideas, institutions, and processes, with an in-depth analysis of how policies are developed and implemented to deal with the world's social problems.
As well as addressing big questions about concepts such as democracy and equality, the course provides an opportunity to examine and experience the policy responses to social problems affecting our communities.
The programme includes a strong emphasis on skills development. Students can begin to collect and analyse data from day one, providing the chance to develop transferable research and analytical skills.
Teaching is informed by the research expertise of academic staff from the School of Social and Political Sciences, who contribute regularly to national policy debates in both fields, and have a particular interest in the politics of welfare.
This programme includes a strong emphasis on skills development, which runs across all three years. In the first year, the course aims to provide a broad introduction to both subjects with core modules on British politics and social policy. Students can begin to collect and analyse data from day one, providing the chance to develop transferable research and analytical skills.
In the second and third years, core modules encompass British politics, political theory, new forms of political participation, welfare policy, and the policy process. Students may tailor their degree programme through a range of optional modules on subjects drawn from politics and social policy, as well as related disciplines such as criminology, international relations, and sociology.
This degree involves both directed and independent learning. Each module is usually delivered through a combination of weekly lectures and associated seminars and workshops. The seminars aim to provide an opportunity for students to discuss issues raised in the lecture and engage in critical reflection on the issues being studied. Students also have the opportunity to meet with module staff in tutorial sessions. As well as directed study, students are expected to undertake independent learning using traditional library resources as well as a wide range of electronic resources.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs.
This programme includes a strong emphasis on skills development, which runs across all three years. In the first year, the course aims to provide a broad introduction to both subjects with core modules on British politics and social policy. Students can begin to collect and analyse data from day one, providing the chance to develop transferable research and analytical skills.
In the second and third years, core modules encompass British politics, political theory, new forms of political participation, welfare policy, and the policy process. Students may tailor their degree programme through a range of optional modules on subjects drawn from politics and social policy, as well as related disciplines such as criminology, international relations, and sociology.
This degree involves both directed and independent learning. Each module is usually delivered through a combination of weekly lectures and associated seminars and workshops. The seminars aim to provide an opportunity for students to discuss issues raised in the lecture and engage in critical reflection on the issues being studied. Students also have the opportunity to meet with module staff in tutorial sessions. As well as directed study, students are expected to undertake independent learning using traditional library resources as well as a wide range of electronic resources.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
A Level: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff from a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications).
International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit or equivalent qualifications.
T Level: Merit
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points.
A combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTEC, EPQ etc
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry. We will also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
We also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk
A Level: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff from a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications).
International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit or equivalent qualifications.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points.
A combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTEC, EPQ etc
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry. We will also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
We also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages.
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages.
The assessment strategy adopted within the course is designed to test students' knowledge, skills and abilities, and aims to prepare them for the demands of work. This course has been developed to provide students with an in-depth subject knowledge and a range of transferable skills.
The course aims to develop written communication skills through essays and examinations, oral communication skills through presentations, literature searching and review through essays, examinations and presentations, and computer literacy skills.
In the final year students are expected to combine their study skills to undertake their own chosen area of study in preparation of an Independent Study.
Assessment types vary throughout each year of study, however, students can expect a range of assessment methods including coursework, practical exams, and written exams.
The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
The assessment strategy adopted within the course is designed to test students' knowledge, skills and abilities, and aims to prepare them for the demands of work. This course has been developed to provide students with an in-depth subject knowledge and a range of transferable skills.
The course aims to develop written communication skills through essays and examinations, oral communication skills through presentations, literature searching and review through essays, examinations and presentations, and computer literacy skills.
In the final year students are expected to combine their study skills to undertake their own chosen area of study in preparation of an Independent Study.
Assessment types vary throughout each year of study, however, students can expect a range of assessment methods including coursework, practical exams, and written exams.
The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
During the degree, students can participate in field trips to key international organisations and political institutions. In recent years, students have visited New York, Washington DC, Ypres, Brussels, The Hague, Berlin, Krakow, Geneva, and Strasbourg.
The course offers the opportunity to undertake unpaid, competitive work placements with a local council. Students are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation, and general living costs when undertaking field trips or placements. Please note that there are a limited number of places available.
"Studying for a degree has broadened my knowledge and understanding of politics and social policy. I particularly enjoyed learning about and discussing political philosophy, and the ideas and concepts which inform contemporary social policy."
Rosemary Robinson, Politics and Social Policy graduateStudents on this course are able to apply for a study abroad year at one of our partner institutions after their second year. Students then return to Lincoln for their final year of study. Please note that these places are allocated competitively, subject to academic criteria. During the year abroad students will not pay a tuition fee to either the University of Lincoln or their host university but will be expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and general living costs.
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Book Your PlaceLook beyond the headlines and explore concepts such as power, democracy, and justice with a degree in Politics.
From European politics to global conflicts, examine some of the most important issues of our time in a way that aims to stimulate debate.
International relations and the policies they shape are rarely far from the media headlines, tackling challenging and sometimes controversial issues.
At Lincoln, we strive to make sure our student experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. That is why, in response to the issues presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been prioritising face-to-face teaching sessions for our new and returning students in areas where they are the most valuable, such as seminars, tutorials, workshops, and lab and practical sessions. Additional online opportunities have been introduced where they support learning and have been shown to be successful and popular with our current students.
Safety remains a key focus. We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance makes this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed. For more information about how we are working to keep our community safe, please visit our coronavirus web pages.