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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies Programme Catalogue 2022/3


UHPL-AYB48: BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (Mandarin)

Route: BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio Mandarin) with Year Abroad


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS AND MODERN LANGUAGES (MANDARIN)


Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Year Abroad


Normal course duration: 4 Years

[Page last updated: 22 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
 None
Coexistent Masters course?:
 No
DAPS and exit awards:
 UHPL-AFB30: BSc (hons) Politics and International Relations
UHPL-AKB30: BSc (hons) Politics and International Relations
UHPL-AYL48: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UHPL-AYC48: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: No; Year 4: No;
NFAAR version applicable:
 NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
 Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 24%
Part 2 Stage 3: 8%
Part 3 Stage 4: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Jump to:

Year 1

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL11019 Introduction to Mandarin: language and society 24 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL10712 Introduction to comparative politics 6 Credits
PL10967 Introduction to politics: theory and analysis 12 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL10966 Introduction to international relations 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN10248 Introduction to accounting 6 Credits
PL10417 Introduction to British politics 6 Credits
PL10877 Introduction to international political economy 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL21025 Introduction to Mandarin: language in context 24 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20878 Research design and methods 6 Credits
PL20970 Political theory 12 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20968 International comparative politics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 12 credits from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
PL20720 Foreign policy-making and its analysis 6 Credits
PL20899 Quantitative research methods 6 Credits
PL20969 Advanced international relations 12 Credits
PL21013 Politics of a changing climate 6 Credits
PL21015 Parliamentary studies 6 Credits
PL21058 Intercultural awareness and the year abroad 6 Credits
PS20107 Developmental psychology 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20005 Making and communicating policy: theories and practices 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
SP20208 International politics of development 6 Credits
SP20209 Development policy and practice 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20300 Year abroad 60 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

This is a new course for which only Years 1-3 are being delivered in 2022/3. Year 4 of the course will be added to these catalogues in 2023/24.

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.