Congratulations on your offer of a place at Bangor University
Congratulations on your offer to study one of our Politics programmes here at Bangor University. We're thrilled to welcome you into our community. To help you get familiar with us before you begin in September, we've compiled some resources to address common questions and provide valuable information.
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What to expect as a Politics student
Our courses are taught by world-leading academics and practitioners who are passionate about their subjects. You will learn from experts who are at the forefront of their fields, and you will have access to a wealth of resources to support your studies. Our dedicated team of academics are not just knowledgeable but also have a diverse range of expertise and passions.
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all of our students. We have a dedicated team of staff who are here to help you with your studies and to make sure that you have a positive experience at Bangor.
In the School we frequently have pizza nights, quizzes and trips including a recent trip to the Christmas markets in Manchester so you'll have the opportunity to meet and socialise with staff and students from different disciplines within the school.
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Congratulations. Dr Mark Collinson, lecturer in Political History and programme leader of the BA Politics programme here at Bangor.
Really like welcoming new students and people passionate about politics in the way we understand our world.
Here we study politics in a variety of different ways. We try to treat it as a synthesis of study of History, Sociology, Philosophy, Media Studies and various other subjects, including Law, have modules which lend to our programme.
It's a really great opportunity for you to start to understand how to understand the world in which you live.
How that can help you for careers in the future, and how it will help you understand your place as a citizen.
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical week will include attending the lectures and seminars for each of the 3 modules you study in each semester. Lectures will introduce topics while seminars give students the chance to discuss set reading and research activities. You will also spend time in the library or study spaces, preparing for class or working on assignments.
Around 6-10 hours a week depending on the module you choose. Some are structured differently so may have classes on a weekly basis.
You will shape your degree through the modules that you select. It is possible to focus on political history, political philosophy, and ideas, or take closer interest in social policy issues.
You will also develop a number of skills through the modules you study. You will develop skills of research and critical analysis of sources, alongside written and oral communication through submission of assessments and engagement in classroom activities. Most importantly, you will develop your knowledge and awareness of political issues and critically evaluate how government and other institutions operate.
Several students have secured work experience with local authorities, such as Bangor City Council, and local MPs. They often undertook these placements while studying through the School's Work Placement module.
