BA(Hons) in POLITICS WITH LABOUR STUDIES

WHAT IS THE BA (HONS) POLITICS WITH LABOUR STUDIES?

The new Labour Studies route builds on the well established and regarded Politics degree. Politics on the degree are studied in the light of appropriate social science disciplines and history. The course material is drawn from a wide range of contemporary societies. The Labour Studies elements of the degree in turn are given a context by the study of Politics and complementary disciplines. The Labour Studies Units focus on Britain but within an international setting. Applicants should note that some Trade Unions are giving bursaries or book grants for this course.

WHAT CAN I GAIN FROM DOING THIS COURSE?

The aim of the course is to equip students to enter the labour market as well qualified graduates with a range of skills and techniques drawn from the social sciences. Above all, graduates will possess a depth of knowledge and understanding of contemporary society, which will enhance their attractiveness to employers. Labour Studies students will particularly be able to increase their chances of employment in this area, and their usefulness to the labour movement.

STRUCTURE AND LENGTH OF COURSE

The course is full-time and lasts three years.

Year One
Political Economics 2
Politics 1
Economics 1
Modern European History
British Political and Social History
Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining

Year Two
West European Politics.
Contemporary Political Issues
Economics 2
Patterns of Industrialisation
Developing Societies
Contemporary Political Ideologies
Comparative Labour Movements

Year Three
Contemporary Political issues Project
Comparative Politics
International Politics
Work, Politics and Society
Project
Option
1 Option to be chosen from: Human Rights; Urban Politics; Politics of the EU; Economics of the EU; Third World Studies; Constitutional and Administrative Law; Criminal Justice; Politics and Protest; Politics and Film.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Recognised academic qualifications and equivalents are:

  1. At least five GCSE /GCE passes, including English Language and including at least two passes at A Level.
  2. A good BTEC National Certificate or Diploma.
  3. Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Access or Foundation course.
  4. Mature students without the above but with necessary motivation, potential and knowledge to follow the course successfully.
  5. Any other qualification which the Academic Registrar finds acceptable and which can be regarded as equivalent to the above.
The course team are keen to recruit mature students who have been active or who are active in the labour movement. Please do not be deterred by lack of previous qualifications if you are interested in the course. We interview all candidates to assess whether the course is suitable for you.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact:

Course Administrator (BA (Hons) in Politics with Labour Studies), South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA. Tel: 0171-815 5744 Fax 0171-815 5799

If you wish to talk about the course further please contact Paul Philo, the Course Co-ordinator, on 0171-815 5760.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for this course need to be made through the central Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You need to contact UCAS direct and they will send you an application form and course code. UCAS are at Fulton House, Jessop Avenue, Cheltenham, Glos GL50 3SH. Tel: 01242-227788. If you are applying just for this course you still need to apply through UCAS but the fee is reduced. Please contact the Course Administrator or Co-ordinator as above if you have any queries about the application process.

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THE UNIVERSITY

South Bank University is one of the largest non-collegiate universities in the UK with over 18,000 students. South Bank's combination of specialist professional and industrial links constitute a progressive institution committed to serving the local and national community. The University lies close to the heart of London, only 1 mile from the Houses of Parliament, the City of London and the South Bank Arts complex. The facilities are excellent, including the new Perry Library, free access to extensive computer resources, sports hall, and newly expanded student union buildings. There is also an extensive student counselling and careers service, and the University nursery has places for under 5s.

The University is within easy reach of all parts of London and the South-East with nearby British Rail, Thameslink and underground services at Waterloo, London Bridge and Elephant & Castle.

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