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Set on the background of Brexit, a Scottish independence referendum, and the rise of new parties, the years since 2010 have seen a coalition government, three referendums, four elections, the highest and lowest ever two-party vote share, and several other historical moments. Are we witnessing the fragmentation of the political landscape, or the re-emergence of old party loyalties? How can we predict what's going to happen, or explain what has happened? This is what this module aims to do.

To make sense of the rapidly shifting political tides, we need more than headlines and opinion polls - we need political science. Understanding UK politics isn't just about knowing who's in power, it's about grasping the deeper forces that shape our democracy and influence our future.

This module explores the key institutions, parties, and movements that have defined UK politics, past and present. Lectured by international experts on the topics, we will understand how the historical forces of class politics shape politics today, debate whether Parliament is fit for purpose, what it means to represent and be represented, and get the inside line on what it's like to be a Minister, amongst much else.

Structured around lectures and seminars with applied topics, you'll develop a critical understanding of UK politics. You'll gain essential analytical tools from political science, using social data and other tools, equipping you to navigate, interpret, and even shape political developments in the UK.

Set on the background of Brexit, a Scottish independence referendum, and the rise of new parties, the years since 2010 have seen a coalition government, three referendums, four elections, the highest and lowest ever two-party vote share, and several other historical moments. Are we witnessing the fragmentation of the political landscape, or the re-emergence of old party loyalties? How can we predict what's going to happen, or explain what has happened? This is what this module aims to do.

To make sense of the rapidly shifting political tides, we need more than headlines and opinion polls - we need political science. Understanding UK politics isn't just about knowing who's in power, it's about grasping the deeper forces that shape our democracy and influence our future.

This module explores the key institutions, parties, and movements that have defined UK politics, past and present. Lectured by international experts on the topics, we will understand how the historical forces of class politics shape politics today, debate whether Parliament is fit for purpose, what it means to represent and be represented, and get the inside line on what it's like to be a Minister, amongst much else.

Structured around lectures and seminars with applied topics, you'll develop a critical understanding of UK politics. You'll gain essential analytical tools from political science, using social data and other tools, equipping you to navigate, interpret, and even shape political developments in the UK.

The module aims to introduce students to the broad topic of globalisation. As a team-taught module, specific topics may change with occasional changes to the teaching team. At the time of writing, specific topics include: trade and the global economy (e.g. international trade, classical trade theory, comparative advantage, new trade theory, the new economic geography, and uneven development); firms and workers in the global economy (e.g. talent and jobs, global production chains, knowledge and the creative industries); and cultures of globalisation (e.g. self-identity, non-places, global cities, the nation/state).

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The module aims to introduce students to the broad topic of globalisation. As a team-taught module, specific topics may change with occasional changes to the teaching team. At the time of writing, specific topics include: trade and the global economy (e.g. international trade, classical trade theory, comparative advantage, new trade theory, the new economic geography, and uneven development); firms and workers in the global economy (e.g. talent and jobs, global production chains, knowledge and the creative industries); and cultures of globalisation (e.g. self-identity, non-places, global cities, the nation/state).

The module aims to introduce students to the broad topic of globalisation. As a team-taught module, specific topics may change with occasional changes to the teaching team. At the time of writing, specific topics include: trade and the global economy (e.g. international trade, classical trade theory, comparative advantage, new trade theory, the new economic geography, and uneven development); firms and workers in the global economy (e.g. talent and jobs, global production chains, knowledge and the creative industries); and cultures of globalisation (e.g. self-identity, non-places, global cities, the nation/state).

The module aims to introduce students to the broad topic of globalisation. As a team-taught module, specific topics may change with occasional changes to the teaching team. At the time of writing, specific topics include: trade and the global economy (e.g. international trade, classical trade theory, comparative advantage, new trade theory, the new economic geography, and uneven development); firms and workers in the global economy (e.g. talent and jobs, global production chains, knowledge and the creative industries); and cultures of globalisation (e.g. self-identity, non-places, global cities, the nation/state).

The history of exploration takes us to the further reaches of human endeavour and beyond. From the wide expanses of the ocean to the frozen depths of the polar regions and even outer space, humans have always been fascinated by the prospect of exploring the unknown. The motives behind much of the exploration undertaken in the past were varied and complex: the prospect of individual power and wealth, the opportunity to spread religion, or the drive to develop colonies. In some cases, we can detect other impulses at work: national or personal prestige, or the apparently disinterested advancement of scientific knowledge. Whatever its motivations, exploration is an inherently human activity. The act of exploration in the past was – partially at least – a function of the people conducting it and the societies in which they lived. It reflects their hopes, fears, predilections and prejudices, and we will consider this in our discussions. We will also think about how we might approach this history today and deal with the multiple legacies it has bequeathed to our world.

The history of exploration takes us to the further reaches of human endeavour and beyond. From the wide expanses of the ocean to the frozen depths of the polar regions and even outer space, humans have always been fascinated by the prospect of exploring the unknown. The motives behind much of the exploration undertaken in the past were varied and complex: the prospect of individual power and wealth, the opportunity to spread religion, or the drive to develop colonies. In some cases, we can detect other impulses at work: national or personal prestige, or the apparently disinterested advancement of scientific knowledge. Whatever its motivations, exploration is an inherently human activity. The act of exploration in the past was – partially at least – a function of the people conducting it and the societies in which they lived. It reflects their hopes, fears, predilections and prejudices, and we will consider this in our discussions. We will also think about how we might approach this history today and deal with the multiple legacies it has bequeathed to our world.

The history of exploration takes us to the further reaches of human endeavour and beyond. From the wide expanses of the ocean to the frozen depths of the polar regions and even outer space, humans have always been fascinated by the prospect of exploring the unknown. The motives behind much of the exploration undertaken in the past were varied and complex: the prospect of individual power and wealth, the opportunity to spread religion, or the drive to develop colonies. In some cases, we can detect other impulses at work: national or personal prestige, or the apparently disinterested advancement of scientific knowledge. Whatever its motivations, exploration is an inherently human activity. The act of exploration in the past was – partially at least – a function of the people conducting it and the societies in which they lived. It reflects their hopes, fears, predilections and prejudices, and we will consider this in our discussions. We will also think about how we might approach this history today and deal with the multiple legacies it has bequeathed to our world.