Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with a broad understanding of the UK political system and its social basis.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe the main features of the UK political system and its social basis.
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Outline the structure and role of the basic institutions of UK central, devolved and local government.
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Outline contemporary political issues.
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Indicative Module Content
The roles, structure and powers of the UK government, including the Prime Minister and the cabinet;
The roles, composition and structures of the House of Commons and the House of Lords;
Devolved government, especially the composition and powers of the Scottish parliament and the Scottish government;
The roles, structures and powers of local government in Scotland;
The key instituions in the European Union;
| Electoral systems used in the UK governmental system;
Political participation in the UK.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 24 | Seminars
| 6 | Assessment
| 3 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 30 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 87 |
Mode of Delivery
This is a lecture based module supplemented with seminars.
Lectures provide core course content, supported by seminars.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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A closed book examination.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | JONES, B., and NORTON, P., 2014. Politics UK. 8th ed. Holboken: Taylor and Francis. ebook
| | 2. | LEACH, R., COXALL, B.and ROBINS, L., 2011. British politics. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
| | 3. | LYNCH, P., 2009. Scottish government and politics: an introduction.</i) 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
| | 4. | MORAN, M., 2011. Politics and governance in the UK. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
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