BA Economics and Politics

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the year, students will be able to:
Politics
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of political systems through accurate explanation of ideas and debates.
2. Critically appraise key aspects of political systems and political concepts through the development and support of their own viewpoint.
Economics
3. Apply appropriate mathematical and statistical concepts to the analysis of business-related problems.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and models in microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Skills Learning Outcomes

At the end of L1 you will be able to:  
1. Retrieve, organise, and produce basic summaries of information and/or data. 
2. Assemble basic arguments and be able to evaluate the arguments of others. 
3. Work with others in a collaborative manner. 
4. Demonstrate some of the skills necessary for employment in fields connected to the study of Economics and Politics. 
5. Have a basic understanding of digital technologies and be able to use them to retrieve data and information and to communicate this information to others.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include: (1) demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard themes, concepts, and theories relating to Economics and Politics; and (2) demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies in a variety formats.  These formats may include: essays, reports, learning logs, blogs, literature reviews, presentations, poster-presentations, and podcasts.  Assessment will be both formative and summative, and will be supported with feedback.