2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Modern Languages and Politics (Portuguese)
Programme code: | BA-ML/PO&PL | UCAS code: | L2R1 |
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Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Maria Chiara La Sala | Contact address: | M.C.LaSala@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Languages, Cultures and Societies outlined here:
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/sbs/sbs-languages-cultures-and-societies-23.pdf?sfvrsn=3c71a881_10
The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Politics and International Relations outlined here:
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-politics-and-international-relations
Programme specification:
The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/24 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme: BA Modern Languages and Politics (Portuguese) (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
The BA in Modern Languages and Politics will give you the opportunity to explore the political ideas and questions that shape our globalised world. At the same time, you will develop the language skills and cultural competence that will enable you to engage with and understand other peoples and societies.
Studying for a Joint Honours degree allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge of two subjects, through first-class teaching and including a period of residence abroad.
The programme offers you a broad grounding in the academic study of politics, both domestically and globally. You will also be provided with conceptual and methodological tools to enable you to critically analyse political events and phenomena. The programme provides you with a solid grounding in the core areas of political studies, including political theory, comparative politics, international politics and British politics. In addition, you are given the opportunity to pursue more specialist modules on a broad range of crucial topics including, but not limited to: the media and democratic politics, gender, race and culture, the far right, British political parties, human rights, foreign policy, contemporary political theory, national identity, African politics, US politics and Chinese politics.
Having begun your studies with anything from beginner to post-A-level competence in, your language of choice, you will graduate with the ability to communicate and defend your views clearly in this language, either orally or in writing. In addition, you will have strong research and organisational skills and be confident working independently or in a team. You will also have a strong understanding of cultural diversity, allowing you to work effectively with people whose backgrounds differ from your own.
You will also have the opportunity to pursue study in the wider set of courses offered in your schools, including within development studies and international relations. In the third and final year, you undertake a dissertation on an in-depth and specialised topic with advice from tutors.
The programme gives you a diverse skillset, useful for career development in a broad range of fields and professions, including journalism, research, advocacy, the civil service, and roles in local and national government. Other language-based careers such as translating or interpreting or training in these, will also be open to you. What is more, this programme will help you to become a better citizen, equipping you with the skills and confidence required to successfully navigate the increasingly challenging political landscape we face.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
At Level 1, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take 40 credits in Politics and 80 credits in Portuguese.
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules
MODL1100 | Politics, Culture and Society | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PIED1110 | Comparative Politics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED1601 | Freedom, Power and Resistance: An Introduction to Political Ideas | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SPPO1035 | Introduction to Brazil, Portugal and Portuguese Speaking Africa | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Route A
Students with prior language competence in Portuguese (B1 level of the CEFR) will be required to study the
following module
SPPO1083 | Intermediate Portuguese Language | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Portuguese will be required to study the following modules:
SPPO1080 | Portuguese Language for Beginners 1A | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
SPPO1081 | Portuguese for Beginners 1B | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Politics and a minimum of 40 credits in Portuguese. Of the remaining credits, 20 should be taken in either Politics or Portuguese; the final 20 credits may be taken as Discovery modules or in further Politics or Portuguese modules. Students are required to pass a minimum of 40 credits in each of their two main subjects.
Compulsory modules:
Students must study the following compulsory module:
SPPO2090 | Portuguese Language Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
POLITICS:
Students will be required to study TWO of the following core Politics modules, one from each list.
List A
PIED2601 | Revolution and Reaction: Political Problems in the 20th Century | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED2602 | Justice, Community and Conflict | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
List B
PIED2100 | British Central Government | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
PIED2139 | The Labour Party Since 1945 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED2161 | Media and Democracy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED2301 | Politics and Policy in the EU | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED2448 | Politics of Contemporary China | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED2455 | State and Politics in Africa | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED2463 | United States Politics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students may choose to take up to 40 credits from the following optional modules:
PIED2100 | British Central Government | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
PIED2161 | Media and Democracy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED2204 | Development Theory and Practice | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED2220 | North-South Linkages | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED2301 | Politics and Policy in the EU | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED2403 | Comparative Politics of Pacific Asia | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
PIED2448 | Politics of Contemporary China | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED2455 | State and Politics in Africa | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED2463 | United States Politics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED2501 | Theories of International Relations | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED2559 | Global Security Challenges | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED2601 | Revolution and Reaction: Political Problems in the 20th Century | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED2602 | Justice, Community and Conflict | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED2711 | Analysing Data in Politics, Development and International Relations | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED2721 | Approaches to Analysis | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students must study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules:
MODL2001 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL2015 | Black Europe | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL2075 | Global Environmental Humanities | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
SPPO2020 | Film and Literature in the Portuguese-speaking World | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO2412 | Culture and Society in the Portuguese-Speaking World | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students wishing to choose MODL2001 as one of their Portuguese options must take a minimum of 60 credits in Portuguese in Level 2, including SPPO2090.
Discovery modules:
Students may choose to spend up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in Politics or Portuguese.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Students will spend this year of their programme in a country or region where the language of interest is used both in official contexts and as a daily means of communication. Where residence abroad involves studying at a University, a list of approved locations and institutions will be provided for you. Where you are able to choose locations, you must have these approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following core residence abroad module. Please note that the appropriate Level 2 module(s) in the language needs to be passed in order progress to the Year Abroad.
MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad Pre-requisite for: Year 4 | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 3 students must study 120 credits, which includes a 40-credit Final Year Project Module. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in both Portuguese and Politics: the Final Year Project module can be taken in - and count towards - either of the two subjects. Any remaining credits should be taken as optional modules in either Portuguese or Politics, or as Discovery modules.
Compulsory modules:
Students must study the following compulsory module:
SPPO3110 | Advanced Portuguese Language | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to take ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.
MODL3300 | Final Year Project: Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3340 | Final Year Project: Extended Translation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3350 | Final Year Project: Digital Documentary (Podcast) | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PIED3750 | Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students who take an MODL-coded Final Year Project are required to study at least 40 credits from the following optional modules.
Students who take the PIED-coded Final Year Project may choose to study 20 credits from the optional modules below:
PIED3158 | British Foreign Policy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED3160 | Prime Ministers and British Politics | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
PIED3170 | The End of British Politics? | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED3171 | The Politics of national identity in the UK | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED3172 | Parliaments and the Public | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
PIED3199 | The Labour Party Since 1945 | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
PIED3207 | International Development and Social Policy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED3261 | Violence and Reconciliation in Africa | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED3302 | Extreme Right Parties in Contemporary Europe | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
PIED3305 | The Far Right in Europe and Beyond | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED3310 | Britain and the EU | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
PIED3325 | Europe in the World | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED3342 | Gender and Security in Global Politics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED3402 | American Foreign Policy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED3408 | Nuclear Weapons and Global Politics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED3504 | Critically Analysing The Responsibility to Protect | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
PIED3565 | Terrorism: Concepts, Debates, Cases | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED3617 | Reimagining Politics: Gender, Race, and Popular Culture | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED3650 | Global Political Economy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED3702 | Introduction to Programming for Social Science | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
PIED3810 | Video Games: Politics, Society and Culture | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students who take the PIED-coded Final Year Project are required to study at least 40 credits from the following optional modules.
Students who take an MODL-coded Final Year Project may choose to study 20 credits from the optional modules below:
MODL3410 | Contemporary World Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3600 | Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
MODL3610 | Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MODL3630 | Social Movements across Cultures | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
MODL3800 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
SPPO3701 | Urban Realities and Representations in the Portuguese Speaking World | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may choose to spend up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional optional modules in Politics or Portuguese.
Finalists may only take Level 1 modules that are listed as Discovery Skills modules (skd) and only to the value of 20 credits.
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