Programme Handbook 2014-15 - UG International Politics - 3

Programme
Handbook 2014-15
Undergraduate
International Politics
BSc International Politics
BSc International Politics and Sociology
BSc International Political Economy
Programme Handbook contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Welcome ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Purpose of the handbook .......................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Whos who ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Academic Leadership................................................................................................................................ 6
Academic Programme Staff ...................................................................................................................... 7
Professional Staff ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Key information about the academic year................................................................................................. 9
Your programme ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Programme specification BSc International Politics ............................................................................ 11
Programme specification BSc International Politics & Sociology ........................................................ 23
Programme specification BSc International Political Economy ........................................................... 35
Module specifications .............................................................................................................................. 45
Credits ..................................................................................................................................................... 45
Assessment & Feedback ........................................................................................................................ 45
Coursework Related................................................................................................................................ 45
Important Dates/Submission Dates ........................................................................................................ 47
Assessment Criteria ................................................................................................................................ 47
Range of Marks ....................................................................................................................................... 47
Different Sorts of Work ............................................................................................................................ 47
First Year Marking Schema Dept. International Politics ...................................................................... 48
Second Year Marking Schema Dept. International Politics ................................................................. 51
Third Year Marking Schema Dept. International Politics ..................................................................... 54
Module Selection ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Language Breadth Modules (BSc International Politics Year 1, BSc International Political Economy
Year 1)..................................................................................................................................................... 57
Good Academic Practice, Plagiarism Prevention and Referencing ........................................................ 57
Research integrity ................................................................................................................................... 57
Student copyright and intellectual property rights ................................................................................... 58
Learning Resources ................................................................................................................................ 58
School, departmental or programme prizes ............................................................................................ 59
Student Support .......................................................................................................................................... 61
Academic support ................................................................................................................................... 61
Personal Tutors ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Other Student Support Services ............................................................................................................. 63

Student Portal ......................................................................................................................................... 65
In an emergency ..................................................................................................................................... 65
Your Voice .................................................................................................................................................. 67
Conduct, behaviour and what to do if things go wrong .............................................................................. 69
Social facilities ............................................................................................................................................ 71
Students Union ....................................................................................................................................... 71
Sports and Leisure Facilities ................................................................................................................... 71
Administration and Management ................................................................................................................ 73
Transcripts, Certificates and Diploma Supplements ............................................................................... 73
Health & Safety procedures .................................................................................................................... 73
Non-EU international students and tier 4 visas ....................................................................................... 74
Languages Breadth Modules .................................................................................................................. 74
Attendance and participation .................................................................................................................. 75
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................... 77
Student Guide to Assessment & Feedback ................................................................................................ 77
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 77
Examination Scheduling.......................................................................................................................... 77
What happens next? ............................................................................................................................... 78
Marking and Moderation ......................................................................................................................... 78
Assessment Boards ................................................................................................................................ 79
Provisional marks .................................................................................................................................... 79
External Examiners ................................................................................................................................. 79
Student Guide to good academic practice, plagiarism prevention and referencing ................................... 81
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 81
Understanding Academic Misconduct, including plagiarism ................................................................... 81
How to avoid Academic Misconduct, including plagiarism ..................................................................... 81
Citations .................................................................................................................................................. 82
Consequences of poor academic practice or academic misconduct ...................................................... 85
Research Integrity ................................................................................................................................... 85
Research Ethics ...................................................................................................................................... 86
Your Voice .................................................................................................................................................. 87
Student Feedback Questionnaires .......................................................................................................... 87
Student Committees and Representation ............................................................................................... 88
Transcripts, Certificates and Diploma Supplements .................................................................................. 91
Tier 4 Student Visa Responsibilities: Important information for non-European Union nationals in the UK
on a Tier 4 student visa .............................................................................................................................. 93
Introduction
Welcome
I would like to take this opportunity to extend you a very warm welcome, on behalf of all our
staff, to the School of Arts and Social Sciences at City University London. We look forward to
meeting you and working with you to support your learning.
During the coming one, two or three years you will have an opportunity to learn, to prepare for
work, and to fulfil - or perhaps even reconsider - your goals. We aim not only to provide you with
an excellent foundation in your chosen discipline, but to inspire you and also to challenge you.
Our staff, both academic and professional, are experienced and highly committed to the
University. Many of our academics have international reputations in their fields, and world-class
research and professional practice is a feature of every department. You will learn to value
richness of research and professional interests of those who teach you.
We take seriously our aim to provide our students with an excellent learning experience. Your
feedback on what we do, and how we can improve, is vital to this aim. Your comments are
always welcome and I hope you may consider volunteering to act as a student
representative. We conduct student surveys each year so please watch out for those and give
us your important feedback.
I wish you all the very best with your studies, and hope you enjoy your time at the School of Arts
and Social Sciences.
Professor Andrew Jones

Dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences
Purpose of the handbook

Our Student Charter lays out our mutual responsibilities and aspirations. You can find it at the
following web address: www.city.ac.uk/student-administration/we-are-city
This handbook provides students with information about your programme, and key University
information about:
Organisational and administrative procedures;

The learning, teaching and assessment process;
Support available to students;
Extenuating circumstances (or what to do if you experience problems with your studies);
Other University policy and regulation that affects your studies.
This handbook is accompanied by

website: www.city.ac.uk/current-students
further
information
found
on
the
Universitys
City University London provides students with a new handbook each academic year that
contains the most up to date information. We hope that you will find this information useful.
If you would like to comment on the handbook contents, or have comments about how to
improve the information provided, please forward these by email to your Programme
Administrator.
Any updates made during the year to your handbook will be communicated to you by your
Programme Administrator. If you have any questions about any of the contents of this
handbook, please speak to the Programme Administrator in the first instance.
Disclaimer
The information in this Handbook is correct at the time of going to press in September 2014.
The University reserves the right to make amendments to:
a) the contents of the Programme Handbook and in particular to the timetable, location and
methods of delivery or the content, syllabus and assessment of any of its programmes as
set out in the programme and module specifications in this Handbook and/or on the
University's website; and
b) its statutes, ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures and fee structures,
provided that such amendments are (i) as a result of student demand (or lack thereof), (ii) as a
result of unforeseen events or circumstances beyond the University's control or (iii) are deemed
reasonably necessary by the University.
In the event that amendments are made, the University shall take reasonable steps to notify you
as soon as is reasonably possible.
Whos who
Academic Leadership
The following members of staff are responsible for specific aspects of programme provision
within the Department:
Name
Responsibility
Room
Tel.
Prof Inderjeet Parmar
Head of Department
D502
4517
Dr Stefano Pagliari
Undergraduate Programme Director
D511
3317
Email: [email protected]
(Term 1 Only)
Dr Thomas Davies
Undergraduate Programme Director
D504
4589
(Term 2 Only)
Name
Responsibility
Room
Tel.
Dr Gemma Collantes-Celador
Programme Director
D520
3635
Email:[email protected]
MA International Politics
Dr Sara Silvestri
Senior Tutor for Research
D626
4562
MPhil/PhD International Politics
Dr Anastasia Nesvetailova
Programme Director
D601
4559
c.uk
MA Global Political Economy
Dr Joseph Hoover
Programme Director
D522
8376
MA International Politics & Human

Rights
Dr Amnon Aran
Programme Director
D506
8534
MA Diplomacy & Foreign Policy
Academic Programme Staff

The following is a list of all members of staff within the Department along with their main areas
of research interest.
Name
Areas of Research Interest
Dr Amnon Aran
International politics of the Middle East, Israeli foreign

policy, Globalisation, Foreign Policy Analysis.
Dr Gemma Collantes-Celador
International and European security, intra-state conflicts,

post-conflict international interventions, security sector
reform, United Nations, Western Balkans.
Dr Thomas Davies
Transnational non-governmental politics and the

contemporary history of international relations.
Name
Areas of Research Interest
Dr Anush Kapadia
Politics of financial systems; India; global reserve system;

development theory; informal economy.
Dr Chris McDowell
Population displacement, forced migration and

involuntary resettlement in the developing world.
Dr Anastasia Nesvetailova
International Political Economy (IPE), finance,

globalisation and governance, Russia and former
socialist countries
Dr Sara Silvestri
Political Islam; religion in international relations; faithbased networks, social movements, and organisations;
EuroMediterranean politics and institutions; migration,
multiculturalism, terrorism, security
Prof Inderjeet Parmar
History, politics and sociology of Anglo-American foreign

policy elites over the past 100 years
Prof Ronen Palan
International political economy, evolutionary theory; state

theory; finance; offshore
Dr Aggie Hirst
Critical International Relations theory and post-9/11 US

foreign policy
Dr Amin Samman
Crisis theory, international political economy, history of

economic thought, constructivist and cultural political
economy
Dr Joe Hoover
Global Ethics, Political Theory, Human Rights and

International Relations.
Prof Rosemary Hollis
Regional and International Politics of the Middle East, in

particular UK, US and EU involvement in the region and
regional conflicts and security arrangements.
Dr Stefano Pagliari
International Political Economy; political economy of the

international monetary and financial system, financial
regulation; international financial institutions
Prof Herman Schwartz
International political economy; comparative politics,

American power; Evolutionary theory
Professional Staff
Below is a list of key professional staff contacts for your programme.
Responsibility
Name and email
School Registrar
Mr Sam Kearsley
International Politics and Psychology
[email protected]
Programme Administrator
Mr Luke Bartrop
Room
Tel.
AG20
8535
AG20
4587
BSc International Politics

[email protected]
BSc International Politics and Sociology
BSc International Political Economy
MA International Politics
MA Global Political Economy
MA International Politics & Human
Rights
MA Diplomacy & Foreign Policy
Key information about the academic year

Academic Year
The Academic Year governs the Universitys academic operations and service provision.
Within this, we have set term dates and examination periods.
The undergraduate term dates for International Politics programmes in 2014-15 are:
Induction for new students
22-26 September 2014
Autumn Term
29 September-12 December 2014
Winter break
15 December 2014-09 January 2015
Spring Term
05 January-17 April 2015
(Assessment Period)
(12-23 January 2015)
Spring break
13 April-8 May 2015
Summer Term
11 May-26 June 2015
(Assessment Period where applicable)
(11 May-05 June 2015)
Graduation
Week beginning 13 July 2015
Resit Period
17-28 August 2015
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Your programme
Programme specification BSc International Politics
Programme name
Award
BSc (Hons)
School
School of Arts and Social Sciences
Department or equivalent
Department of International Politics
UCAS Code
L240
Programme code
USIPOL
Type of study
Full Time
Total UK credits
360
Total ECTS
180
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
Aims
To provide you with a high quality, challenging education in International Politics,

focusing on the extent to which there are global political systems, engaged in policymaking on contemporary issues and related to politics at the country level.
To provide you with understanding of political globalisation through the
development of transnational and transgovernmental relations and on the way
these relations are structured through international organisations.
To introduce you to important theoretical debates, in the study of International Politics.
To provide you with an up-to-date curriculum reflecting rapid political change in the
contemporary world.
To enable you to develop your analytical capacities and the ability to examine and
critically assess complex issues and debates.
6) To enable you to develop a capacity and an enthusiasm for learning, in order to
prepare you for a diverse range of careers, as well as for further study and life-long
learning in a rapidly changing political and social world.
WHAT WILL I BE EXPECTED TO ACHIEVE?

On successful completion of this programme, you will be expected to be able to:
Knowledge and understanding:
Apply key concepts and theoretical approaches within International Politics and
evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches in a wide range of
different contexts (PIR-B1.1 key concepts, theories).
Analyse how political actors mobilise support for their positions on global issues(PIR11
B1.2 the vocabulary of political debate; political systems and behaviour).

Understand and evaluate the role of governments, transnational actors,
intergovernmental organisations and international non-governmental organisations in
global politics (PIR-B1.2 political systems and behaviour).
Analyse the different ways in which global social and political relationships affect, and
are affected by, local and global, economic, cultural, religious and political differences
(PIR-B1.2 the contexts of political behaviour; political change).
Understand how different theoretical positions in International Politics tend to be
associated with different substantive concepts, methodological positions, research
strategies and research methods (PIR-B1.3 apply theories, concepts and methods).
Skills:
Distinguish empirical, normative and explanatory statements from each other, in

writing on and discussion of international politics
Read and describe accurately complex written materials.
Analyse and interpret critically different kinds of research evidence (PIR-B2.1
deploy evidence).
Communicate clearly in writing and in presentations. (PIR-B3.1 communicate
effectively)
Read political documents and use other sources of information, to interpret the
intentions of political actors, the targets of their actions and the possible responses
they will receive.
Challenge received explanations of topics and controversies in social and political
life (PIR-B2.3 exercise critical judgement; and PIR-B2.3 develop reasoned
argument)
Gather, retrieve and synthesise information from a number of different sources in
order to understand the complexities of issues in social and political life (PIR-B2.1
collect information).
Assess the value and relevance of the ideas of others, including evaluating complex
arguments and the extent of their factual support.(PIR-B3.4 collaborate with others)
Values and attitudes:

Understand, respect and engage with those who do not share your own political values.
Produce written materials that indicate in a precise and honest manner what is your own
work and what is attributable to others.
Demonstrate a habit of reflection and independent study, the capacity to identify and
question your own assumptions, to work with rigour and consistency, and appreciate the
uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge.
This programme has been developed in accordance with the QAA Subject Benchmark for
Politics and International Relations.
HOW WILL I LEARN?

The educational aims are achieved through a combination of lectures, interactive sessions,
practical workshops and small group classes, supported by a personal tutorial system.
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Lectures are used to provide commentary on and explanation of key content areas. Small
group classes are used to develop understanding by inviting students to raise questions
and participate in the debate and by providing guidance for further study.
You are required to undertake extensive reading and independent study in order to
understand the topics covered in lectures and classes and to broaden and deepen your
knowledge.
WHAT TYPES OF ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK CAN I EXPECT?

Assessment and Assessment Criteria
Assessment is by coursework (assessed essays and assignments), unseen
examinations and the final year project.
For the third year project, you will receive supervision and the opportunity to develop
research methods and writing skills.
Assessment Criteria are descriptions, based on the intended learning outcomes, of the
skills, knowledge or attitudes that you need to demonstrate in order to complete an
assessment successfully, providing a mechanism by which the quality of an assessment
can be measured. Grade- Related Criteria are descriptions of the level of skills, knowledge
or attributes that you need to demonstrate in order achieve a certain grade or mark in an
assessment, providing a mechanism by which the quality of an assessment can be
measured and placed within the overall set of marks. Assessment Criteria and GradeRelated Criteria will be made available to you to support you in completing assessments.
These may be provided in programme handbooks, module specifications, on the virtual
learning environment or attached to a specific assessment task.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback will be provided in line with our Assessment and Feedback Policy. In particular,
you will normally be provided with feedback within three weeks of the submission deadline
or assessment date. This would normally include a provisional grade or mark. For end of
module examinations or an equivalent significant task (e.g. an end of module project),
feedback will normally be provided within four weeks. The timescale for feedback on final
year projects or dissertations may be longer. The full policy can be found
at: https://www.city.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/68921/assessment_and_feedback_po
licy.pdf
Assessment Regulations
In order to pass your Programme, you should complete successfully or be exempted from
the relevant modules and assessments and will therefore acquire the required number of
credits. You also need to pass each Part of your Programme in order to progress to the
following Part.
For how each Part of your programme is weighted, please see What Award Can I Get?
below.
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The Pass mark for each module is 40%.

If you fail an assessment component or a module, the following will apply:
1. Compensation: where you fail up to a total of 20 credits of a Part at first or resit attempt,
you may be allowed compensation if:
Compensation is permitted for the module involved (see the module specification),
and
It can be demonstrated that you have satisfied all the Learning Outcomes of the
modules in the Part, and
A minimum overall mark of no more than 10 percentage points below the module
pass mark has been achieved in the module to be compensated, and
An aggregate mark of 40% has been achieved for the Part.
If you receive a compensated pass in a module you shall be awarded the credit for that
module. The original component marks shall be retained in the record of marks and the
greater of the original module mark and the minimum pass mark for the module shall be
used for the purpose of calculation towards the Award.
The School has an exception to the assessment regulations on compensation. For students
on the undergraduate pathways in International Politics, 30 credit modules can be
compensated.
2. Resit: you will normally be offered one resit attempt. However, if you did not participate
in the first assessment and have no extenuating circumstances, you may not be offered
a resit.
If you are successful in the resit, you shall be awarded the credit for that module. The mark
used for the purpose of calculation towards your Award shall be calculated from the original
marks for the component(s) that you passed at first attempt and the minimum pass mark for
the component(s) for which you took a resit.
If you do not satisfy your resit by the date specified you will not progress to the next Part
and the Assessment Board shall require that you withdraw from the Programme.
If you fail to meet the requirements for a particular Part, but satisfy the requirements for the
previous Part, then a lower qualification may be awarded as per the table below. If you fail
to meet the requirements for a particular Part and are not eligible for the award of a lower
level qualification, the Assessment Board shall require that you withdraw from the
Programme.
If you would like to know more about the way in which assessment works at City, please see
the full version of the Assessment Regulations
at: http://www.city.ac.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0003/69249/s19.doc
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WHAT AWARD CAN I GET?

Bachelors Degree with Honours:
Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
10
70
120
30
II upper division
60
120
60
II lower division
50
III
40
Ordinary Degree:
Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
10
With Distinction
70
120
30
With Merit
60
60
60
With Pass
40
Diploma of Higher Education:

Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
35
With Distinction
70
120
65
With Merit
60
With Pass
40
Certificate of Higher Education:

Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
100
With Distinction
70
With Merit
60
With Pass
40
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WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Part 1
Level 4 (120 credits): Six core modules worth 15 credits each which cover the key topics
for the degree on theory, global power and issues, and global political economy. The
remaining 30 credits are chosen from a range of electives offered by other Social Sciences
disciplines and the Languages Department.
Module Title
Introduction to Political Economy
SITS
Code
IP1016
Module
Credits
Core/
Electiv
e
Can be
compensated?
Level
15
The Making of the Modern World

Economy
IP1017
15
Politics and Power in the Twentieth

Century
IP1018
15
Myths and Mysteries in World

Politics
IP1014
15
International Relations Theories 1
IP1015
15
Emerging Powers
IP1019
15
Introduction to Microeconomics
EC1008
15
Introduction to Macroeconomics
EC1009
15
History and Theory of Psychology
PS1004
15
Foundations in Sociology
SG1015
15
Media History and Politics
SG1005
15
Contemporary Issues in Media

Studies
SG1006
15
Sociology in Action
SG1016
15
Introduction to Criminology 1:
Structure
SG1019
15
Introduction to Criminology 2:
Agency
SG1020
15
16
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
SG1021
15
Producing Social Data
SG1022
15
Part 2
Level 5 (120 credits): Two core modules worth 15 credits each cover theory and writing
skills. The remaining 90 credits are chosen from a list of International Politics Electives
(ELT1). You may choose up to 30 credits from a list of Sociology and Journalism electives
(ELT2) if you wish.
Module Title
SITS
Code
Module
Credits
Core/
Electiv
e
Can be
compensated?
Level
Advanced Theories of Global

Politics
IP2020
15
Scholarly Writing for International

Politics
IP2021
15
IP2022
15
The Global Economy in the

Twenty-First Century: Trends and
Challenges
IP2023
15
Security Studies: Conceptual

Approaches
IP2024
15
Security Studies: Contemporary

and Emerging Issues
IP2025
15
Foreign Policy Analysis 1
IP2026
15
IP2027
15
Religion and Politics in the Age of

Global Change
IP2028
15
Transnational Social Movements
IP2019
15
New Media Challenges
SG2016
15
Understanding Social Change
SG2021
15
States and Markets in an Era of

Globalisation
17
Key Issues in Criminology
SG2043
15
Classical Social Theory
SG2027
15
Contemporary Social Theory
SG2028
15
Reporting Conflict
SG2209
15
Humanitarian Reporting
JO2206
15
Political Scandals and the British

Media
JO2023
15
Doing Sociology Qualitative

Methods
SG2025
15
Doing Sociology Quantitative

Methods
SG2026
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Part 3
Level 6 (120 credits): The Third Year has a core module, which is an independent Project
worth 45 credits. The remaining 75 credits are chosen from a variety of elective modules in
International Politics (ELT1). You may choose up to 30 credits from a list of Sociology and
Journalism electives (ELT2) if you wish.
Module Title
SITS
Code
Module
Credits
Core/
Electiv
e
Can be
compensated?
Level
International Politics Project
IP3017
45
Global Governance
IP3018
15
The Global Political Economy of

Development
IP3021
15
International Politics of the Middle

East
IP3019
15
Politics of Forced Displacement
IP3013
15
Political Change in Europe
IP3022
15
Governance of the Global

Economy
IP3023
15
Global Money and Finance
IP3024
15
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Global Ethics: Power and Principle

in World Politics
IP3025
15
Violence in Global Politics: Fear,

Insecurity and Identity
IP3026
15
The Theory and Practice of Conflict

and Peace
IP3027
15
Advanced Topics in International

Political Economy: The Offshore
World
IP3016
15
American Foreign Policy
IP3020
15
Global Migration Processes
SG3041
15
Gender and Society
SG3050
15
International News
JO3112
15
Reporting the Environment
JO3123
15
Sociology of Contemporary Europe
SG3055
15
Broken Britain? Culture,

Employment and Society
SG3059
15
Quantitative Analysis of Social

Research Data
SG3033
15
Food, Culture and Society
SG3064
15
Social Identities and Personal

Relationships
SG3066
15
TO WHAT KIND OF CAREER MIGHT I GO ON?

If you would like more information on the Careers support available at City, please go
to: http://www.city.ac.uk/careers/for-students-and-recent-graduates.
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WHAT STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

For information on study abroad options, please go to:
http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/exchange-programmes
WHAT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

You can spend four years completing your degree by undertaking a work placement
between completing Part 2 and entering Part 3. The degree title awarded would be:
BSc International Politics with Integrated Professional Training.
1) You should discuss your plans with the relevant Department Placement Officer at
the earliest opportunity, preferably during the Autumn term of your second year.
2) The work placement must extend over a minimum of 9 months and a maximum of 12
months (including holidays allowed by the employing body). The Placement must run
between the 1st September to the 31st August in the following year.
3) The Placement must be approved by the University as providing suitable supervision
and training.
4) You will be required to pay an administrative charge to cover the Schools costs
associated with the work placement. However, this will be a reduced fee which will cover
continued enrolment with the University and access to all of its facilities.
HOW DO I ENTER THE PROGRAMME?

Entry Requirements
A-level grades ABB
A/AS-level: 320 UCAS tariff points
GCSE: grade C or equivalent in English language and Maths or Statistics.
Alternative entry requirements
National Diploma DDD
International Baccalaureate 35
European Baccalaureate 77-80%
Scottish ABBBB
Irish A1A1A1A2, A1A1A1B1
French 14/20
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German 1.8
Italian 90%
English Language Requirements
Grade B in GCSE (or International GCSE)
Cambridge ESOL CPE grade C or above
IELTS 6.5
APL/AP(E)L Requirements
AP(E)L: You may apply for AP(E)L for a minimum of one module and a maximum of 120
credits (direct entry to Year 2). Students who wish to gain direct entry onto Year 2 of the
degree must be able to demonstrate that they have passed Year 1 of an equivalent
programme at another institution. The weighting of the degree classification will be 1:2 for
Parts 2 and 3.
City University London is offering a Scholarship of up to 3,000 per year to UK and EU
undergraduate students achieving grades AAB or above at A-level (or equivalent) starting
an undergraduate course at City in September 2012. Further details can be found on the
Universitys website at http://www.city.ac.uk/study-at-city/undergraduate/funding-andfinancial-support/bursaries-and-scholarships/the-lord-mayor-of-london-scholarships
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Programme specification BSc International Politics & Sociology

Programme name
International Politics and Sociology
Award
BSc (Hons)
School
School of Arts and Social Sciences
Department or equivalent
Department of International Politics
UCAS Code
LL23
Programme code
UJIPOS
Type of study
Full Time
Total UK credits
360
Total ECTS
180
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
Aims
The programme aims to enable you to:
1) Obtain a high quality, challenging education, both in International Politics and in
Sociology, that focuses on the extent to which there are global social and political systems,
on aspects of contemporary society at the country level, and on the relationships between
the two levels.
2) Understand political globalisation, through the development of transnational and
transgovernmental relations, and the way these relations are structured through
international organisations.
3) Understand the character of sociology as a discipline that is both theoretically
informed and evidence based
4) Develop a critical awareness of a variety of sociological and political science
perspectives and their relevance to other areas of study
5) Study an up-to-date curriculum reflecting rapid social and political change in the
contemporary world.
6) Collect and analyse a range of social or political data through your
own research
7) Demonstrate an ability to comprehend, interpret and apply a range of materials,
including original texts, archive material, data sets, interview materials, to produce
coherent, well-structured written work
8) Acquire the disciplinary and transferable skills, knowledge, study habits and
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independence of thought required of graduates in sociology and international politics

9) Develop analytical capacities and the ability to examine and critically assess complex
issues and debates.

Apply key concepts and theoretical approaches within International Politics and
Sociology and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches in a wide
range of different contexts (PIR-B1.1 and S-B1.1 key concepts and theoretical
approaches).
Analyse how political actors mobilise support for their positions on global issues(PIRB1.2 the vocabulary of political debate; political systems and behaviour)
Analyse the changing role of culture in social life and the diverse ways in which it may
be articulated with other social, economic and political relationships (PIR-B1.2 political
systems and behaviour; S-B1.3 comparative analysis)
Analyse the different ways in which global social and political relationships affect, and
are affected by, local and global cultural and political differences (PIR-B1.2 political
change; S-B1.5 social change).
Understand the different ways in which patterns of inequality, social diversity, value
systems, identity and political conflict, cut across and inter-relate with each other in
different social and political situations (PIR- B1.2 political systems and behaviour; SB1.2 social diversity and inequality; S-B1.5 social change).
Understand how different theoretical positions in International Politics and Sociology
tend to be associated with different substantive concepts, methodological positions,
research strategies and research methods (PIR-B1.3 theories, concepts and methods;
S-B1.1 key concepts; S-B1.6 research strategies; and S-B1.7 arguments and evidence).
Evaluate the relation between evidence and theory in a wide range of different
contexts (PIR-B1.4 evaluate interpretations; S-B1.7 arguments and evidence).
Skills:
Distinguish empirical, normative and explanatory statements from each other, in writing
on and discussion of international politics.
Understand current issues in political and social life and evaluate different approaches to
them (PIR-B2.1 identify issues; PIR-B2.2 analyse problems; S-B2.1 assess
explanations).
Read and describe accurately complex written materials.
Analyse and interpret critically different kinds of research evidence (PIR-B2.1 deploy
evidence; S-B2.3 evaluate evidence).
Communicate clearly in writing and in presentations. (PIR-B3.1 communicate
effectively)
Define abstract concepts, used in the analysis of international politics, and utilise
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them with rigour and consistency.

Challenge received explanations of topics and controversies in social and political life
(PIR-B2.3 exercise critical judgement; S-B2.1 assess explanations, S-B2.3 evaluate
evidence; PIR-B2.3 and S-B2.4 develop reasoned argument).
Read political documents and use other sources of information, to interpret the
intentions of political actors, the targets of their actions and the possible
responses they will receive.
Study and reflect on ideas independently. (PIR-B3.3 work independently)
Gather, retrieve and synthesise information from a number of different sources in order
to understand the complexities of issues in social and political life (PIR-B2.1 and SB2.2 collect information).
Assess the value and relevance of the ideas of others. Evaluate complex arguments and
the extent of their factual support.(PIR-B3.4 collaborate with others)
Place individual political events in the wider context of processes of political change.
Make reasoned judgements (PIR-B2.3 and S-B2.4 develop reasoned argument).
Use the Internet to obtain information (PIR-B3.2 use IT)
Understand and utilise, at a basic level, a range of research methods such as discourse
analysis, participant observation, questionnaires and interviews (S-B3.3 use different
methods; S-B3.4 investigate sociological questions).
Use and apply numerical and quantitative skills.
Reflect on your own learning and make use of constructive feedback (PIR-B2.4)
Present, analyse and criticise research findings in a wide variety of different contexts
(S-B3.2 report empirical findings).
Gather appropriate information to answer Sociological questions (S-B3.1 understand
sociological questions; S-B3.3 use different methods; S-B3.4 investigate sociological
questions).
Manage your own learning self-critically (PIR-B2.5)
Undertake and present sociological research in a preliminary way (S-B3.5 identify
ethical issues in research; S-B 3.6 undertake scholarly work).
Understand, respect and engage with those who do not share your own political values.
Produce written materials that indicate in a precise and honest manner what is your own
work and what is attributable to others.
This programme has been developed in accordance with the QAA Subject Benchmark for
Politics and International Relations.
HOW WILL I LEARN?

The educational aims are achieved through a combination of lectures, interactive
sessions, practical workshops and small group classes, supported by a personal tutorial
system. Lectures are used to provide commentary on and explanation of key content
areas. Small group classes are used to develop understanding by inviting students to raise
questions and participate in the debate and by providing guidance for further study.
You are required to undertake extensive reading and independent study in order to
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understand the topics covered in lectures and classes and to broaden and deepen your
knowledge.

Assessment and Assessment Criteria
Assessment is primarily in the form of coursework (assessed essays and assignments),
unseen examinations and the final year project.
Assessment Criteria are descriptions, based on the intended learning outcomes, of the
skills, knowledge or attitudes that you need to demonstrate in order to complete an
assessment successfully, providing a mechanism by which the quality of an assessment
can be measured. Grade- Related Criteria are descriptions of the level of skills, knowledge
or attributes that you need to demonstrate in order achieve a certain grade or mark in an
assessment, providing a mechanism by which the quality of an assessment can be
measured and placed within the overall set of marks. Assessment Criteria and GradeRelated Criteria will be made available to you to support you in completing assessments.
These may be provided in programme handbooks, module specifications, on the virtual
learning environment or attached to a specific assessment task.
Feedback will be provided in line with our Assessment and Feedback Policy. In particular,
you will normally be provided with feedback within three weeks of the submission deadline
or assessment date. This would normally include a provisional grade or mark. For end of
module examinations or an equivalent significant task (e.g. an end of module project),
feedback will normally be provided within four weeks. The timescale for feedback on final
year projects or dissertations may be longer. The full policy can be found
at: https://www.city.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/68921/assessment_and_feedback_po
licy.pdf
In order to pass your Programme, you should complete successfully or be exempted from
the relevant modules and assessments and will therefore acquire the required number of
credits. You also need to pass each Part of your Programme in order to progress to the
following Part.
1. Compensation: where you fail up to a total of 20 credits of a Part at first or resit attempt,
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you may be allowed compensation if:

Compensation is permitted for the module involved (see the module specification),
and
It can be demonstrated that you have satisfied all the Learning Outcomes of the
modules in the Part, and
A minimum overall mark of no more than 10 percentage points below the module
pass mark has been achieved in the module to be compensated, and
If you receive a compensated pass in a module you shall be awarded the credit for that
module. The original component marks shall be retained in the record of marks and the
greater of the original module mark and the minimum pass mark for the module shall be
used for the purpose of calculation towards the Award.
The School has an exception to the assessment regulations on compensation. For students
on the undergraduate pathways in International Politics and Sociology, 30 credit modules
can be compensated.
2. Resit: you will normally be offered one resit attempt. However, if you did not participate
in the first assessment and have no extenuating circumstances, you may not be offered
a resit.
If you are successful in the resit, you shall be awarded the credit for that module. The mark
used for the purpose of calculation towards your Award shall be calculated from the original
marks for the component(s) that you passed at first attempt and the minimum pass mark for
the component(s) for which you took a resit.
If you do not satisfy your resit by the date specified you will not progress to the next Part
and the Assessment Board shall require that you withdraw from the Programme.
previous Part, then a lower qualification may be awarded as per the table below. If you fail
to meet the requirements for a particular Part and are not eligible for the award of a lower
level qualification, the Assessment Board shall require that you withdraw from the
Programme.
If you would like to know more about the way in which assessment works at City, please see
the full version of the Assessment Regulations
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Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
10
70
120
30
II upper division
60
120
60
II lower division
50
III
40
Ordinary Degree:
Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
10
With Distinction
70
120
30
With Merit
60
60
60
With Pass
40

Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
35
With Distinction
70
120
65
With Merit
60
With Pass
40

Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
100
With Distinction
70
With Merit
60
With Pass
40
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WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Part 1
Level 1 (120 credits): You will take four core 15 credit International Politics modules and
four core 15 credit Sociology modules. There are no electives.
Module Title
SITS
Code
Module
Credits
Core/
Elective
Can be
compensated?
Level
Myths and Mysteries in World

Politics
IP1014
15
International Relations Theories 1
IP1015
15
IP1016
15
The Making of the Modern World

Economy
IP1017
15
Foundations in Sociology
SG1015
15
Sociology in Action
SG1016
15
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
SG1021
15
SG1022
15
Part 2
Level 2 (120 credits): You will take two core 15 credit International Politics modules and
two core 15 credit Sociology modules. You then choose 30 credits from International
Politics electives and 30 credits from Sociology electives.
Module Title
SITS
Code
Module
Credits
Core/
Elective
Can be
compensated?
Level
Advanced Theories of Global

Politics
IP2020
15

Politics
IP2021
15
Doing Sociology Qualitative

Methods
SG2025
15
Doing Sociology Quantitative
SG2026
15
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Methods
IP2022
15
The Global Economy in the

Twenty-First Century: Trends and
Challenges
IP2023
15

Approaches
IP2024
15
Security Studies: Contemporary

and Emerging Issues
IP2025
15
IP2026
15
IP2027
15

Global Change
IP2028
15
IP2019
15
The Circuits of Culture
SG2015
15
Understanding Social Change
SG2021
15
Classical Social Theory
SG2027
15
Contemporary Social Theory
SG2028
15
New Media Challenges
SG2016
15
Sociology of Race and Racism
SG2030
15
Class and Culture
SG2032
15
Violence
SG2040
15
Circuits of Culture
SG2015
15
Sociology of Punishment
SG2255
15
Key Issues in Criminology
SG2043
15
News and Society
SG2006
15
States and Markets in an Era of

Globalisation
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Part 3
Level 3 (120 credits): The Third Year allows you a wide range of choice across a variety
of elective modules in International Politics and in Sociology. The only core module is
the Project, which may be on a topic from either discipline. You are free to choose the
remaining 75 credits of electives from a range of modules. At least 30 credits must be
from the International Politics elective modules and at least 30 credits must be from the
Sociology elective modules. 15 credits may be from Journalism electives.
Module Title
SITS
Code
Module
Credits
Core/
Elective
Can be
compensated?
Level
45
IP3017
Global Governance
IP3018
15

Development
IP3021
15

East
IP3019
15
Politics of Forced Displacement
IP3013
15
Advanced Topics in International

Political Economy: The Offshore
World
IP3016
15
American Foreign Policy
IP3020
15
IP3022
15
Governance of the Global

Economy
IP3023
15
IP3024
15
Violence in Global Politics: Fear,

Insecurity and Identity
IP3026
15
The Theory and Practice of

Conflict and Peace
IP3027
15
International News
JO3112
15
Reporting the Environment
JO3123
15
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Quantitative Analysis of Social

Research Data
SG3033
15
Youth Crime
SG3038
15
Global Migration Process
SG3041
15
Gender and Society
SG3050
15
New Media: From Cyberspace to

Social Media
SG3053
15
Sociology of Contemporary
Europe
SG3055
15
Understanding Global Media

Flows
SG3058
15
Broken Britain? Culture,

Employment and Society
SG3059
15
Work and Workers in the 21st

Century
SG3062
15
Food, Culture and Society
SG3064
15
Social Identities and Personal

Relationships
SG3066
15


For information on study abroad options, please go to:
http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/exchange-programmes

You can spend four years completing your degree by undertaking a work placement
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BSc International Politics and Sociology with Integrated Professional Training.

1) You should discuss your plans with the relevant Department Placement Officer at
the earliest opportunity, preferably during the Autumn term of your second year.
between the 1st September to the 31st August in the following year.
3) The Placement must be approved by the University as providing suitable supervision
and training.
4) You will be required to pay an administrative charge to cover the Schools costs
associated with the work placement. However, this will be a reduced fee which will cover
continued enrolment with the University and access to all of its facilities.

Entry Requirements
A-level grades ABB
GCSE: grade C or equivalent in English language and Maths or Statistics.
International Baccalaureate 35 points
Scottish ABBBB
Irish A1A1A1A2,
A1A1A1B1
French 14/20
German 1.8
Italian 90%
Grade B in GCSE (or International GCSE)
Cambridge ESOL CPE grade C or above
IELTS 6.5
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AP(E)L: You may apply for AP(E)L for a minimum of one module and a maximum of 120
credits (direct entry to Year 2). Students who wish to gain direct entry onto Year 2 of the
degree must be able to demonstrate that they have passed Year 1 of an equivalent
programme at another institution. The weighting of the degree classification will be 1:2 for
Parts 2 and 3.
undergraduate students achieving grades AAB or above at A-level (or equivalent) starting
an undergraduate course at City in September 2012. Further details can be found on the
Universitys website at http://www.city.ac.uk/study-at-city/undergraduate/funding-andfinancial-support/bursaries-and-scholarships/the-lord-mayor-of-london-scholarships
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Programme specification BSc International Political Economy

Programme name
International Political Economy
Award
BSc (Hons)
School
Arts and Social Sciences
Department or
equivalent
UCAS Code
4J80
Programme code
USIPEC
Type of study
Full-time
Total UK credits
360
Total ECTS
180
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
Focus:
How does a globalising market operate in the framework of the international system of states?
To what extent are wars, conflicts and political stability linked to the underlying economic
conditions?
Does the global environmental catastrophe require an economic or political solution?
st
Will the 21 century be an Asian century, or will American age continue into the future?
Questions like these confront not only statesmen and governments, but also world business
leaders and other officials around the world. The challenges of global shifts suggest that in the
contemporary age, we need to think in a systemic and integrated way about the relationship
between political processes, economic phenomena, and social traditions and institutions. City
University London is offering BSc in IPE to provide you with the conceptual and analytical skills
that would help you address these and other questions about global capitalism, and lead a
rewarding professional life in the rapidly changing global political-economic context.
International Political Economy (IPE) is an academic discipline uniquely suited to address
academic issues of interdisciplinarity and meet student demand for knowledge and skills related
to the international political-economic phenomena of the global age. The aim of UG degree in IPE
is to provide you with conceptual knowledge and analytical skills that would help you answer the
questions about changing economic and political topography of the world.
Our Approach
The aim of this degree is to help you acquire, develop and advance analytical and conceptual
knowledge of key processes, structures, institutions and agents of the world economic system.
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Rather than separating disciplines according to their perceived academic niches, IPE is founded
on the assumption and methodologies that treat politics, economy and society as an integrated
whole. In this way, you are not alone in negotiating and working out the relationships between
economics and politics; domestic and the international, but are introduced, from the very first
week of study, to academic traditions that study these phenomena as an integrated whole.
Broadly in line with the educational vision developed by the Institute of New Economic Thinking
(INET), we divide UG education in IPE in three distinct stages.
Year 1 (Breadth). The purpose of the first year is to introduce you to the wide range of problems
in which economics and IPE deal. Insights from history of the world economy, as well as core
concepts of political economy and basic tools of micro- and macro-economics, is what you need
most at this stage.
Year 2 (Competency). The purpose of the second year is to give you the opportunity to develop
skills as political economists. During your second year, you will become conversant not only in
key approaches to economic analysis and reasoning but apply your knowledge to the analysis of
the real phenomena and problems of the global economic system.
Year 3 (Depth). During the final year of UG study you will have the opportunity to engage with
specific topics and sub-field at length, so as to experience the challenge and reward of
independent research and thought. Third-year modules and research projects will bring the
analytical competencies developed during second year to bear on a wide range of theoretical and
empirical issues covering the range of the discipline of IPE.
As a student of BSc in IPE, you will be able to choose from a wide range of modules that are
directly relevant to the study of the global economic and political issues, and which are offered by
the Department of International Politics, and (during your first year), Department of Economics.
Our aims are:
To provide a specialist education in the field of international political economy.

To enable you to develop your analytical capacities and the ability to examine and evaluate
the complex structure of relationships between markets, governments, transnational actors
and networks in the setting of the globalising economy.
To provide you with a variety of conceptual frameworks for the analysis of problems of global
capitalism in the 21st century.
To enable you to investigate rapid economic changes, crises and transformations and their
socio-political facets in the contemporary world.
To enable you to develop your analytical capacities and articulate their analysis of complex
issues and debates to a high level.
To prepare you for a diverse range of careers, and help you develop contextual knowledge
that will be applicable for life-long learning in a rapidly changing economic environment.
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BSc in IPE aims to provide you with the analytical and conceptual skills necessary to address the
current dilemmas and policy issues in the increasingly integrated world.
Identify and apply concepts and theoretical approaches within IPE and evaluate the strengths
and weaknesses of these approaches in a wide range of different competing contexts.
Identify, analyse and articulate the means and processes through which actors, institutions
and structures of global political economy participate in and shape the core processes of
economic and political life.
Analyse the complex and changing roles of private markets, states, institutions and
transnational forces and actors in the historical context of global capitalism.
Analyse the different ways in which key economic and socio-political relationships inform, and
are shaped by, national, regional, local and global structures of power and authority.
Understand how different theoretical positions in International Political Economy tend to be
associated with different historical contexts, substantive concepts, methodological positions,
research strategies and underlying philosophical positions.
Evaluate the interrelationships between evidence and theory in a wide range of different
contexts.
Skills:
Identify, incorporate and analyse complex ideas about the nature of the economic system.
Gather, retrieve and synthesise information from a number of different primary and secondary
data sources in order to understand the complexities of issues in global political economy.
Identify, gather and test main types of empirical and statistical data characterising the
international economic system.
Identify, gather and employ types of quantitative data necessary for comparative analysis of
national economic systems.
Formulate arguments based on sound evidential and theoretical reasoning.
Reflect on your own learning and make use of constructive feedback.
Challenge received explanations of topics and controversies in mainstream (formal)
economics.
Unpack the systemic nature of markets and employ a variety of sources of
information, to interpret the political, social, environmental and cultural dimensions of
economic decisions and processes.
Place individual economic phenomena in the wider historical context of processes of
economic change and globalisation.

Appreciate the social and political connotations of economic processes and market
mechanisms.
Analyse the nature of the economic system as a complex web of socio-political relationships.
Produce written materials that indicate in a precise and honest manner what is your own work
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and what is attributable to others.

This programme has been developed in accordance with the QAA Subject Benchmark for Politics
and International Relations and Economics.
HOW WILL I LEARN?

The educational aims are achieved through a combination of lectures, interactive sessions,
practical workshops and small group classes (tutorials), supported by a personal tutorial system.
Lectures are used to provide commentary on and explanation of key content areas. Small group
classes are used to develop understanding by inviting you to raise questions and participate in
the debate and by providing guidance for further study.
You are required to undertake extensive reading and independent study in order to understand
the topics covered in lectures and classes and to broaden and deepen your knowledge.
Lecturing and teaching is supported by a personal tutorial, mentoring and supervision system,
and from your second year of study, with an organised research seminar series with outside
speakers, both professional and academic. Third year UG students are also invited to attend PhD
workshops organised by doctoral students in the Department of International Politics and
specialised events (e.g. workshops, conferences) hosted by City Political Economy Research
Centre (CITYPERC).
BSc in IPE will include an average of 10 contact hours per week (8 teaching face to face hours
and two office hours with module leaders and tutors). This amount to around 200 contact hours
during the academic year. In addition, you will be expected to undertake independent study
hours. Some of these hours will include use of online learning tools such as Moodle.
BSc in IPE involves two type of research dissertations: a 5000 word research paper at the end of
the second year, and a 10000 word dissertation submitted at the end of your third year of UG
study. Topics for both research projects are chosen by the students themselves, in consultation
with module leaders and supervisors. The dissertations are designed to help students develop
and advance their conceptual, quantitative and research skills in the field of IPE.

Assessment is by coursework (assessed essays and assignments), team projects,
presentations, unseen examinations and the final year dissertation.
For the third year dissertation, you will receive supervision and the opportunity to develop
Assessment Criteria are descriptions, based on the intended learning outcomes, of the skills,
knowledge or attitudes that you need to demonstrate in order to complete an assessment
successfully, providing a mechanism by which the quality of an assessment can be measured.
Grade- Related Criteria are descriptions of the level of skills, knowledge or attributes that you need
to demonstrate in order achieve a certain grade or mark in an assessment, providing a mechanism
by which the quality of an assessment can be measured and placed within the overall set of marks.
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Assessment Criteria and Grade-Related Criteria will be made available to you to support you in
completing assessments. These may be provided in programme handbooks, module
specifications, on the virtual learning environment or attached to a specific assessment task.
Feedback will be provided in line with our Assessment and Feedback Policy. In particular, you will
normally be provided with feedback within three weeks of the submission deadline or assessment
date. This would normally include a provisional grade or mark. For end of module examinations or
an equivalent significant task (e.g. an end of module project), feedback will normally be provided
within four weeks. The timescale for feedback on final year projects or dissertations may be
longer. The full policy can be found
at: https://www.city.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/68921/assessment_and_feedback_policy.pdf
In order to pass your Programme, you should complete successfully or be exempted from the
relevant modules and assessments and will therefore acquire the required number of credits. You
also need to pass each Part of your Programme in order to progress to the following Part.
For how each Part of your programme is weighted, please see What Award Can I Get? below.

3. Compensation: where you fail up to a total of 20 credits of a Part at first or resit attempt, you
may be allowed compensation if:
Compensation is permitted for the module involved (see the module specification), and
It can be demonstrated that you have satisfied all the Learning Outcomes of the modules in
the Part, and
A minimum overall mark of no more than 10 percentage points below the module pass
mark has been achieved in the module to be compensated, and
If you receive a compensated pass in a module you shall be awarded the credit for that module.
The original component marks shall be retained in the record of marks and the greater of the
original module mark and the minimum pass mark for the module shall be used for the purpose of
calculation towards the Award.
4. Resit: you will normally be offered one resit attempt. However, if you did not participate in the
first assessment and have no extenuating circumstances, you may not be offered a resit.
If you are successful in the resit, you shall be awarded the credit for that module. The mark used
for the purpose of calculation towards your Award shall be calculated from the original marks for
the component(s) that you passed at first attempt and the minimum pass mark for the
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component(s) for which you took a resit.

If you do not satisfy your resit by the date specified you will not progress to the next Part and the
Assessment Board shall require that you withdraw from the Programme.
previous Part, then a lower qualification may be awarded as per the table below. If you fail to meet
the requirements for a particular Part and are not eligible for the award of a lower level
qualification, the Assessment Board shall require that you withdraw from the Programme.
If you would like to know more about the way in which assessment works at City, please see the
full version of the Assessment Regulations

Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
10
70
120
30
II upper division
60
120
60
II lower division
50
III
40
Ordinary Degree:
Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
10
With Distinction
70
120
30
With Merit
60
60
60
With Pass
40

Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
35
With Distinction
70
120
65
With Merit
60
40
With Pass
40

Part
HE
Level
Credits
Weighting
(%)
Class
% required
120
100
With Distinction
70
With Merit
60
With Pass
40
WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Part 1 (Breadth)
Level 4 (120 credits): 4 core modules worth 15 credits each which introduce you to the wide
range of problems in which economics and IPE deal. The remaining 60 credits are chosen from a
range of International Politics or Economics modules.
Module Title
SITS
Code
Module
Credits
Core /
Compensation
Elective Yes/No
Level
Introduction to Microeconomics
EC1008
15
Introduction to Macroeconomics
EC1009
15
IP1016
15
The Making of Modern World

Economy
IP1017
15
Data Analysis 1
EC1011
15
Data Analysis 2 (Prerequisite Data

Analysis 1)
EC1010
15
Politics and Power in the 20th

Century
IP1018
15
Emerging Powers/Emerging Issues
IP1019
15
Myth and Mysteries of World Politics
IP1014
15
International Relations Theories
IP1015
15
Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
SG1021
15
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SG1022
15
Part 2 (Competencies)
Level 5 (120 credits): Five core modules worth 15 credits each covering writing skills and key
issues and concepts in IPE/global economy. The remaining 45 credits are chosen from a list of
International Politics Electives
Module Title
SITS
Code
Module
Credits
Core/
Compensation
Elective Yes/No
Level
States and Markets in the Era of

Globalization
IP2022
15
No
The Global Economy of the 21st

Century
IP2023
15
No

Politics
IP2021
15
No
Economics of the Real World
IP2030
15
No
Concepts and Methods in

Heterodox Economics I
IP2029
15
No

Approaches
IP2024
15
Security Studies: Contemporary and

Emerging Issues
IP2025
15
IP2026
15
IP2027
15

Global Change
IP2028
15
IP2019
15
Part 3 (Depth)
Information on Part 3 e.g.:
Level 6 (120 credits): The Third Year has a core module, which is an independent IPE Project
worth 45 credits. The remaining 75 credits are chosen from a variety of elective modules in
International Politics (ELT1).
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Module Title
SITS
Code
Module
Credits
Core/
Compensation
Elective Yes/No
Level
IP3017
45
Governance of the Global Economy
IP3023
15
IP3024
15

Development
IP3021
15
Advanced Topics in IPE: the

Offshore World
IP3016
15
The Politics of Forced Displacement
IP3013
15
Global Governance
IP3018
15
IP3022
15

East
IP3019
15
The Theory and Practice of Conflict

and peace
IP3027
15
American Foreign policy
IP3020
15
Violence in Global Politics
IP3026
15
Global Ethics: Power and Principle

in World Politics
IP3025
15

This degree was designed to meet increasing demand for an interdisciplinary programme that
prepares graduates for both the public and the private job markets. You will benefit from Citys
competitive advantage in the area of IPE and our close links to businesses, institutions and think
tanks. Graduates will be suited to a wide range of career options, from the global corporate
sector, banking and finance to Civil Service, international diplomatic corps, global media and
international organizations.
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For information on study abroad options, please go
to: http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/exchange-programmes
You can spend four years completing their degree by undertaking a work placement
BSc International Political Economy with Integrated Professional Training.
1) You should discuss your plans with the relevant Department Placement Officer at the
earliest opportunity, preferably during the autumn term of your second year.
between 1st September to the 31st August in the following year.
3) The Placement must be approved by the University as providing suitable supervision and
training.
4) You will be required to pay an administrative charge to cover the Schools costs associated
with the work placement. However, this will be a reduced fee which will cover continued
enrolment with the University and access to all of its facilities.

Entry Requirements
A-level grades ABB
GCSE: grade B or equivalent in English language and Maths or Statistics.
International Baccalaureate 35
Scottish ABBBB
Irish A1A1A1A2, A1A1A1B1
French 14/20
German 1.8
Italian 90%
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Grade B in GCSE (or International GCSE) Cambridge
ESOL CPE grade C or above
IELTS 6.5
AP(E)L: You may apply for AP(E)L for a minimum of one module and a maximum of 120 credits
(direct entry to Year 2). Students who wish to gain direct entry onto Year 2 of the degree must be
able to demonstrate that they have passed Year 1 of an equivalent programme at another
institution. The weighting of the degree classification will be 1:2 for Parts 2 and 3.
undergraduate students achieving grades AAB or above at A-level (or equivalent) starting an
undergraduate course at City in September 2014. Further details can be found on the
Universitys website at http://www.city.ac.uk/study-at-city/undergraduate/funding-and-financialsupport/bursaries-and-scholarships/the-lord-mayor-of-london-scholarships
Module specifications
All Arts and Social Sciences Module Specifications can be found here:
http://moodle.city.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=10175
Credits
Credit is gained for the successful completion of the specified learning outcomes of a module of
study which are listed in the what will I be expected to achieve? section in your module
specifications. Normally, ten notional study hours are associated with one credit. Those
notional study hours incorporate all the time you have dedicated to the achievement of the
specified learning outcomes, including contact time, private study time and time spent preparing
for and undertaking assessments. Information about the credits for your programme is
contained in the programme and module specifications.
You can also refer to the Universitys Credit Framework Policy:
http://www.city.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/68941/credit_framework.pdf
Assessment & Feedback

The University Assessment & Feedback guidance for students is provided at the end of this
Handbook and should be referred to in conjunction with the specific information provided below
about your programme of study.
Your Programme and Module Specifications include information on the types of assessment
you will complete and the feedback you will be given in your programme. They also include
information on resit opportunities. Feedback and marks for coursework are usually provided
within 3 weeks of submission with examination results returned within 4 weeks of the
examination date.
Coursework Related
Coursework is an integral component of your degree and normally counts towards the final
module mark. It is through writing essays, taking tests, etc. that you develop your ideas and
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assess your own grasp of the teaching and study material. It is both an important part of your
continuous assessment and provides feedback from academic staff on your progress.
The coursework requirements for each module will be set out in the Module Outline together
with a date by which the work must be submitted. You should plan your work in advance to
ensure that you allow sufficient time to complete assignments, allowing for unforeseen
difficulties.
You must ensure that you understand the requirements of the coursework set and if not,
resolve any problems or ambiguities with the tutor or lecturer concerned prior to the
submission date for the assignment.
Submitted work must be well presented, legible and, where appropriate, in good Standard
English. The use of word processing and spell checking is essential in producing written work.
Work should be presented as follows:
Arial font, point 11.

Double-spaced.
2.5 cm margin on either side of the page.
Student number and module code in the header.
Page number in the footer.
Word Count on the front page of the assignment.
Some programme may have different requirements for the presentational aspects of your
coursework, please check your with your Module Leader or Programme Administrator.
Word limits are set by academic staff with the level, range and depth of the piece of work in
mind. Setting a word limit ensures that students are being assessed on the same criteria and
ensures that the focus of the assignment is maintained.
Where a word limit is identified for an assignment, you must declare the accurate word
count on the front page of your assignment. You should not go either above or below
the set word limit by more than 10%. Where the word limit is a set range i.e. between
2,800 and 3,000, the 10% rule does not apply and students must stay within the word
range.
The word limit runs from the introduction to the conclusion of the assignment and will include
quotes and footnotes which appear in the body of the assignment. The word limit does not
include the following: abstracts, contents page, diagrams, graphs, images, reference list,
bibliography or appendices.
The lecturer will only mark an assignment up to the word limit. The part of the assignment
which exceeds this limit will not be marked. Feedback will be provided and it will be explained
that the penalty has been applied.
Some programmes may have different arrangements for word limits. Please check with your
Programme Administrator if you are unsure which regulations apply to you.
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Important Dates/Submission Dates

Date
Term 1
Teaching
Reading Week (no classes)
Term 1 Coursework Deadline
(modules with CW + EX element)
(Modules with CW only)
(Modules with 3 CW submissions)
3rd Year Dissertation Proposal
Exam Period
Term 2
Teaching
(modules with CW + EX element)
(Modules with CW only)
3rd Year Dissertation Deadline (IP3017)
2nd Year Long Essay (IP2021)
Exam Period
29th September 12th December 2014

3rd November 7th November 2014
Thursday 18th December 2014, 16:00.
Monday 12th January 2015, 16:00.
(IP1014 & IP1016) Please check Moodle pages.
Monday 12th January 2015, 16:00.
12th January 23rd January 2015
26th January-3rd April 2015
Monday 13th April 2015, 16:00.
Wednesday 22nd April 2015, 16:00.
Tuesday 5th May 2015, 16:00.
Tuesday 5th May 2015, 16:00.
11th May-5th June 2015.
Resit
Resit Coursework Deadline
Resit Exam Period
Monday 10th August 2015, 16:00

17th August 28th August 2015
3rd Year Graduation
W/B 13st July 2015.
Assessment Criteria
The following section provides details of the Assessment Criteria for the Programme. The
Assessment Criteria give details of the quality and characteristics of work required in order to
achieve different grades which range between 0 and 100%.
Range of Marks
Examiners are encouraged to use the full range of marks from 0-100%.
1)
For technical, mathematical, papers marks spanning the full range emerge naturally.
2)
For more essay-based subjects, examiners are encouraged to signal clear first class
answers by awarding marks well above the 70% level and, in particular, marks above
80% should be used to indicate truly outstanding work. Similarly, marks below 20%
should be awarded for answers with little or no redeeming merit.
Different Sorts of Work

While the principles hold for all formally assessed work, there are differences of emphasis for
answers written in different circumstances (closed examinations compared with submitted work
such as assignments, essays, term papers or projects). It is recognised that a closed
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examination answer written under a time constraint cannot attain the detail and length of
submitted work written with open access to other materials and without a time constraint.
In particular, the standard of bibliographic citations is required to be much higher for submitted
work than for examinations. (For example, examination answers would not normally include
page references to cited works but, where appropriate, these would appear in submitted work.)
The level of factual detail is expected to be correspondingly higher for submitted work than can
be expected in examination answers. This is not to condone factual error in examination
answers but, rather, to acknowledge that the amount of detail is likely to be smaller than for
submitted work.
First Year Marking Schema Dept. International Politics

First Class 70 and over
80+
The work demonstrates excellence in most of the following areas but especially
in 1, 2 and 3.
70 79 The work demonstrates excellence in the majority of the following areas.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Accurate reading and exposition.

Excellent grasp of basic concepts and theories.
Shows an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to a
topic or problem.
Analytical discussion of subject or topic.
The main themes and issues are clearly identified and thoroughly explored.
The content is thoroughly related to the question.
Well argued (coherent and developed).
Material is very clearly structured and well organized.
Work is based on wide reading.
Sources are fully referenced and contains a well set out bibliography.
Written expression is clear and fluent.
Correct punctuation, grammar, spelling and paragraphing.
Upper second class 60 - 69

Work will demonstrate most of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Thorough grasp of basic concepts.
Thorough grasp of different theoretical approaches to a topic or problem.
Shows evidence of some awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of different
approaches to a topic or problem.
Good discussion of research evidence.
A sound grasp of the main issues.
The content is clearly relevant to the question.
Material clearly structured and well organised.
Wide reading.
Good referencing and bibliography.
Written expression is clear and fluent.
Correct punctuality, grammar, spelling and paragraphing.
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Lower second class 50 59

Work consists of reasonably correct exposition of readings and does not contain serious
omissions or irrelevancies.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Reasonably accurate reading and exposition.

Reasonable grasp of basic concepts.
Reasonable grasp of different theoretical approaches to a topic or problem.
Limited awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to a topic
or problem.
Reasonable discussion of research evidence.
Reasonable grasp of the main issues.
Content is on the whole related to the question but some sections are only tangentially
related.
Material is reasonably well organized although there may be occasional irrelevancies or
omissions.
Some reading.
Sources are referenced and there is an adequate bibliography.
Fairly clear written expression.
Punctuation, spelling and grammar are mostly correct and do not impede
comprehension.
Third class 40 49
Basic understanding of the main concepts but contains errors, omissions and
irrelevancies
There are some significant inaccuracies in reading and exposition.
2.
Very basic grasp of the basic concepts.
3.
Very basic grasp of different theoretical approaches to a topic or problem.
4.
Little awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to a topic or
problem.
5.
Very basic or limited discussion of research evidence.
6.
Very basic grasp of the main issues.
7.
Material is sometimes not relevant to the question.
8.
Some attempt to structure and organise the material although there are important
omissions and sections are unfocussed.
9.
Little reading.
10.
Poor referencing and bibliography.
11.
In places written expression impedes clarity.
12.
Inaccurate grammar, spelling or punctuation may make it difficult to understand in parts.
1.
Borderline Fail 35 39
Limited understanding of the main concepts and contains errors, omissions and
irrelevancies
1.
2.
3.
There are important inaccuracies in reading and exposition but some is correct.
Very limited grasp of the basic concepts.
Limited grasp of different theoretical approaches to a topic or problem.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
No awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to a topic or

problem.
Limited use of research evidence and a tendency towards bias, generalisation or
unsupported assertion.
Limited grasp of the main issues.
Material is sometimes not relevant to the question.
Some attempt to structure and organise the material although there are important
Little reading.
Poor referencing and bibliography.
In places, written expression impedes clarity
Inaccurate grammar, spelling or punctuation may make it hard to understand in parts.
Sometimes illegible (if written) or inaccurate (if typed).
Fail Below 35
25 35
No real understanding of the basic reading. The work contains a significant

number of the following characteristics
Under 25 No understanding of the basic reading. The work suffers from all of the
following characteristics and fails to express any relevant ideas in writing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Muddled and inaccurate exposition.

No understanding of the basic concepts.
No understanding of different theoretical approaches to a topic or problem.
No awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to a topic or
problem.
No use of research evidence and discussion tends to consist of bias, generalisation or
unsubstantiated opinion.
No understanding of the main issues.
Content is not relevant to the question.
The material is muddled and lacking in structure.
No evidence of relevant reading.
Lack of referencing and bibliography.
Very poor spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Illegible (if written) inaccurate (if typed).
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Second Year Marking Schema Dept. International Politics

80+
The work demonstrates excellence in almost all the following areas but
especially in 2, 3 and 7.
70 79
The work demonstrates excellence in most of the following areas.
1. Accurate reading and exposition.

2. Excellent in depth understanding of a range of concepts and theoretical approaches and
how these relate to each other.
3. Very good ability to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to
issues and debates.
4. Main themes and issues are clearly identified and thoroughly explored.
5. Excellent ability to relate evidence to theory.
6. Argument is clear, coherent and logical.
7. Shows evidence of analytical abilities.
8. Demonstrates evaluative skills.
9. The content is thoroughly related to the question.
10. Material is very clearly structured and well organised.
11. Wide reading of relevant literature clearly identified.
12. Essay is fully referenced and contains a well set out bibliography.
13. Written expression is clear and fluent.
14. Correct punctuality, grammar, spelling and paragraphing.
Upper second class 60 - 69
2. Good in depth understanding of a range of concepts and theoretical approaches and how
they relate to each other.
3. Good ability to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to issues
and debates.
4. A sound grasp of the main issues.
5. Good ability to relate evidence to theory.
7. The content is clearly relevant to the question.
8. Material is clearly structured and well organised.
9. Evidence of wide reading.
10. Good referencing and bibliography.
12. Correct punctuation, grammar, spelling and paragraphing.
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Lower second class 50 - 59

1. Reasonably accurate reading and exposition.
2. Reasonably in depth understanding of a range of concepts and theoretical approaches
and how these relate to each other.
3. Some ability to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to
issues and debates.
4. Reasonable grasp of the main issues.
5. Reasonable ability to relate evidence to theory.
6. Consists of a generally logical argument although there may be lapses in places.
7. Correct exposition of readings rather than original thought and analysis.
8. Content on the whole is related to the question but some sections are only tangentially
related.
9. Material is reasonably well organised although there may be occasional irrelevancies or
omissions.
10. Evidence of some reading.
11. The text is referenced and there is an adequate bibliography.
12. Fairly clear written expression.
13. Punctuation, spelling and grammar mostly correct and do not impede comprehension
Third class 40 - 49
Basic understanding of the main concepts but contains errors, omissions and
irrelevancies
1. Some significant inaccuracies in reading and exposition.
2. An understanding of some concepts and theoretical approaches and how these relate to
each other.
3. Little ability to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to issues
and debates.
4. A very basic awareness of the main themes and issues.
5. Limited use of research evidence and a tendency towards bias, generalization or
unsupported assertion.
6. Some attempt to construct a logical argument although in places sections lack coherence
and direction.
7. Exposition shows evidence of having understood some concepts.
8. Material is sometimes not relevant to the question.
9. Some attempt to structure and organise the material although there are important
10. Little reading.
11. Poor referencing and bibliography.
12. In places written expression may impede clarity.
13. Inaccurate grammar, spelling or punctuation may make it difficult to understand in parts.
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irrelevancies
1. There are important inaccuracies in reading and exposition.
2. Limited understanding of the main concepts and theoretical approaches and how they
relate to each other.
3. No ability to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to issues
and debates.
4. Limited or very basic awareness of the main themes and issues.
5. Limited use of evidence and a tendency towards bias, generalisation or unsupported
assertion.
6. Argument is weak, difficult to follow and lacks direction.
7. Exposition shows evidence of having understood some concepts or ideas rather than
original thought and analysis.
8. Material is often not relevant to the question.
9. Material is poorly organised and lacks structure.
10. Little reading.
12. Poor written expression impedes clarity of expression.
13. Inaccurate grammar, spelling and punctuation which makes it difficult to understand.
14. Often illegible (if written) often inaccurate (if typed).
Fail Below 35
25 35
No real understanding of the basic reading. The work contains a significant

number of the following characteristics
Under 25 No understanding of the basic reading. The work suffers from all of the
following characteristics and fails to express any relevant ideas in writing
1. Muddled and inaccurate exposition.
2. No real understanding of the main concepts and theoretical approaches and how they
relate to each other waffle, lacking in clarity.
3. No ability to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to debates
and issues waffle, lacking in clarity.
4. No understanding of the basic reading.
5. No use of research evidence to support the discussion which tends to consist of bias,
generalisation or unsubstantiated opinion.
6. Argument is unclear and/or illogical.
7. Inaccurate exposition.
8. Content is not relevant to the question.
9. Material is muddled and lacking in structure.
10. No evidence of relevant reading.
11. Lack of referencing and bibliography.
12. Very poor written expression.
13. Very poor spelling, grammar and punctuation.
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Third Year Marking Schema Dept. International Politics

80+
The work demonstrates excellence in almost all the following areas but
especially in 2, 3 and 8.
70 79
The work demonstrates excellence in many of the following areas.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Excellent understanding of complex theories and concepts.
Very good ability to evaluate complex arguments and reach reasoned judgements.
Main themes and issues are clearly identified and thoroughly explored.
Argument is very well supported with accurate and insightful use of evidence
Argument is clear, coherent and logical.
Very good ability to challenge received explanations of topics and controversies in social
life.
8. Shows a considerable amount of evidence of thought, analysis and evaluation.
9. Accurate synthesis.
10. The content is thoroughly related to the question.
11. Material is very clearly structured and well organised.
12. Work is based on wide reading.
13. Essay is fully referenced and contains a well set out bibliography.
16. Legible (if written), accurate (if typed).
Upper second class 60 69

2. Good understanding of complex theories and concepts.
3. Good ability to evaluate complex arguments and reach reasoned judgements.
4. A sound grasp of the main issues.
5. Good use of research evidence to support arguments.
7. Good ability to challenge received explanations of topics and controversies in social life.
8. The content is clearly related to the question.
9. Material is clearly structured and well organised.
10. Wide reading.
11. Good referencing and bibliography.
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Lower second class 50 59

Work consists of correct exposition of readings and does not contain serious omissions
or irrelevancies
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Reasonably accurate reading and exposition.

Sound understanding of complex theories and concepts.
Shows some ability to evaluate complex arguments and reach reasoned judgements.
Reasonable grasp of the main issues.
Some use of research evidence to support discussion.
Consists of a generally logical argument although there may be lapses in places.
Some ability to challenge received explanations of topics and controversies in social life.
Shows evidence of some original thought about ideas and/or some attempt to evaluate
the issues.
9. Content is on the whole related to the question but some sections are only tangentially
related.
10. Material is reasonably well organised although there may be occasional irrelevancies or
omissions.
11. Some reading.
12. The text is referenced and there is an accurate bibliography.
13. Fairly clear written expression.
14. Punctuation, spelling and grammar do not impede comprehension.
Third Class 40 49
Basic understanding of the main concepts but may contain errors, omissions or
irrelevancies
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
There are some significant inaccuracies in reading and exposition.

Shows a very basic understanding of complex theories and concepts.
A limited ability to evaluate complex arguments and reach reasoned judgements
A very basic awareness of the main themes and issues.
Limited use of evidence and a tendency towards bias, generalisation or unsupported
assertion.
6. Some attempt to construct a logical argument although in places sections lack coherence
and direction.
7. Limited ability to challenge received explanations of topics and controversies in social life.
8. Limited evidence of original thought about ideas and/or attempts to evaluate the issues.
9. Material is sometimes not relevant to the question.
10. Some attempt to structure and organise the material although there are important
omissions and sections are unfocused.
11. Little reading.
13. In places written expression may impede clarity.
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irrelevancies
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
There are important inaccuracies in reading and exposition.

Limited understanding of complex theories and concepts.
A limited ability to evaluate complex arguments and reach reasoned judgements
Limited or very basic awareness of the main themes and issues.
Limited use of evidence and a tendency towards bias, generalisation and unsupported
assertion.
6. Argument is weak, difficult to follow and lacks direction.
7. Very little ability to challenge received explanations of topics and controversies in social
life.
8. Very little evidence of original thought about ideas and/or attempts to evaluate the issues.
9. Material is often not relevant to the question.
10. Material is poorly organised and lacks structure.
11. Little reading.
13. Poor written expression which impedes clarity of expression.
14. Inaccurate grammar, spelling or punctuation may make it difficult to understand in parts.
Fail Below 35
23 35
No real understanding of the basic reason. The work contains a significant

number of the following characteristics:
Under 25 No understanding of the basic reading. The work suffers from all the
following characteristics and fails to express any relevant ideas in writing.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Muddled and inaccurate exposition.

No real understanding of complex theories and concepts.
No ability to evaluate complex arguments and reach reasoned judgements.
No understanding of the basic reading.
No use of evidence to support the discussion which tends to consist of bias,
generalisation or unsubstantiated opinion.
6. The argument is unclear and/or illogical.
7. No ability to challenge received explanations of topics and controversies in social life.
8. Waffle, lacking in clarity and no evidence of original thought about ideas and/or attempts
to evaluate the issues.
9. Content is not relevant to the question.
10. Material is muddled and lacking in structure.
11. No evidence of relevant reading.
12. Lack of referencing and bibliography.
13. Very poor written expression.
14. Very poor spelling, grammar and punctuation.
15. Illegible (if written) inaccurate (if typed).
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Module Selection
If your programme contains elective modules (please refer to your Programme Specification for
information on these), you will be invited during the summer to select your modules for the next
academic year. Your Programme Administrator will be able to confirm the process and will
contact you to ask for your module choices. Full Module Specifications for elective modules will
be available on Moodle.
Language Breadth Modules (BSc International Politics Year 1, BSc International

Political Economy Year 1)
You have the opportunity to study a foreign language as part of your programme. The
languages on offer are:
French at beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels.

German at beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels.
Spanish at beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels.
If you choose to take a foreign language as part of your degree, the module will be worth 15
credits per year. It will be studied over Terms 1 and 2, with assessment at various points during
the course of the module. More information on this can be found in the module specification.
On completion of the module, you will be awarded either a pass or a fail. The pass mark is
40%.
The credits you earn through the languages breadth module will count towards the credits you
require to complete the Part and therefore towards your ability to be awarded a degree.
Because the language is given only a pass or fail mark, the mark will not be counted in the Part
mark or the final degree classification mark. This means that if you take a language breadth
module the Part mark will be calculated from the other modules you have studied in the Part.
Specifications for the Language Breadth modules can be found on the Moodle Programme
Space.
For more information on the Languages Breadth Modules, please contact Isabelle Marcoul
[[email protected]] or visit the Centre for Language Studies website
at: http://www.city.ac.uk/arts/centre-for-language-studies/courses/language-breadth-modules
Good Academic Practice, Plagiarism Prevention and Referencing

Guidance regarding Good Academic Practice, Plagiarism Prevention and Referencing is
provided at the end of the handbook. Students should also visit the StudyWell pages provided
by our Learning Enhancement & Development team:
www.city.ac.uk/about/education/lead/resources/studywell.
Research integrity
We expect our staff and students to seek to maintain the highest achievable standards in their
research conduct. Guidance regarding research integrity is provided [at the end of the
handbook.
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Student copyright and intellectual property rights

Copyright and other intellectual property in a students work normally lies with the student,
although there are some exceptions which are detailed in the City University London IP Policy.
The student may refuse to allow others access to their work, although requirements for
completing the programme must be met. It is standard academic practice for student research
projects or dissertations to be available for inspection by others within the library. However,
students should be mindful of the risks of placing their works in the public domain, particularly
where disclosure may affect intellectual property protection or commercial value. Where a
taught student has developed intellectual property (IP) that may have commercial value, they
may choose to take advantage of the support provided by the University Enterprise Office.
For more information on the IP Policy and the support available for commercialisation, contact
the City University Enterprise Office www.city.ac.uk/for-business/about-us.
Learning Resources
Library
The main University Library at Northampton Square provides printed resources, study spaces,
networked PCs and wireless internet access across five floors.
Information about facilities available in the Library, including books, PCs and study spaces can
be found here: www.city.ac.uk/library
You can contact the Library via phone on: +44 (0)20 7040 8191 or by email: [email protected]
Moodle
Moodle is the Universitys Virtual Learning Environment. It enables staff to provide students with
access to online course materials, resources, interactive activities, and assessment and
communication tools.
Moodle is accessed online from any computer with internet access and a City University
London login. Each user has a differently tailored view of Moodle depending on which subjects
they study or teach and what their particular needs are. Moodle is designed to help academics
create online courses with a focus on interaction and collaborative construction of content.
Moodle is accessible from the following link: http://moodle.city.ac.uk/
Lecture Capture
Lecture capture technology (video- and/or audio-recorded sessions) is enabled in over 40
rooms in the University. This technology allows lecturers to record their lectures and share them
with you to support your learning, reflection and revision. For the full Lecture Capture Policy
see
the
Student
Information
and
Support
Section
of
the
Quality
Manual www.city.ac.uk/about/education/quality-manual/4-student-support-and-information.
While the system is in place to record lecturers rather than students, there is a possibility that
you may be recorded to some degree during captured sessions, but you will be notified at the
start of a lecture series or session by the session leader if the lecture capture system is in use.
If you feel that you do not want to be recorded even momentarily for your own privacy or safety,
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please make this known to your lecturer. You may wish to sit slightly away from the teaching
pod to ensure you do not feature in the video recording, if it is in use.
School, departmental or programme prizes

The Department currently awards a prize to the student with the best overall performance in the
third year. This is decided at the final Examinations Board for the degree programmes.
The Department also awards a prize for the best dissertation performance in the third year. This
is decided at the final Examinations Board for the degree programmes.
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Student Support
Academic support
Our Student Contact with Teaching Staff policy outlines what you can expect from interaction
with academic staff beyond formal learning opportunities including personal tutoring, academic
tutorials and responses to queries:
www.city.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/68994/policy_on_student_contact_with_teaching_st
aff.pdf
Academic support is available from your lecturers. You are entitled to seek support with your
coursework from your lecturers. Please contact them directly to make an appointment.
The Education and Student Experience Strategy supports our students in becoming
professional, analytical and enquiring graduates. Students development is dependent on the
support they receive, the environment in which they study, and the academic quality of their
programmes; students own motivation to learn provides an additional essential factor.
Beyond scheduled teaching, all students should be provided with clear information on the
opportunities available for interaction with academic staff. Staff also need to have established
structures that enable them to manage communications with students effectively so that
expectations of both parties are clear. Personal Tutoring and Academic Tutorials provide two
formal ways in which students receive support. However, from time-to-time, students may have
ad-hoc queries which may be discipline-specific or relate to their wider educational or personal
experience.
Meetings with Academic Staff
During each teaching week of the Academic Year, all academic staff who have a responsibility
for teaching, in its broadest sense, and/or personal tutoring should be available to provide
students with clear opportunities in which ad-hoc meetings can be held. This time is a minimum
and separate to personal or academic-related tutorials. These opportunities operate on the
following principles:
Students will be advised via programme handbooks and induction about this type of
support and how they should liaise with staff on setting-up a time to meet.
Staff availability will be published in a form that will be most accessible to students on a
particular programme. This may include publication via Moodle, a departmental
webpage, a notice on a staff door or an additional line in the signature of a staff email.
Where appropriate, an office hour time may be virtual. This may be particularly relevant
where students are studying via distance-learning, in partnership with another
organisation or are part-time.
Staff should use their judgement in instances where a student may require further time
beyond the office hour slot and schedule this accordingly.
Where visiting staff are not available, the Head of Department and programme director
must ensure that other relevant academic staff will be accessible to students to answer
specific queries. Arrangements must be made clear to students at the start of a module.
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Responses to Student Queries

Students will be advised of academic staff email addresses through programme handbooks and
academic staff will be advised of students email addresses through the programme
administrator, following registration. Liaison between staff and students will operate on the
following principles:
Academic staff will respond to students emails and telephone messages in a timely
manner. It is expected, for example, that where a query is straightforward and where the
member of staff is not away, a response within two working days would normally be
reasonable.
Where the nature of the query means that it is not possible to provide the student with a full
response, the issue should be acknowledged and information provided as to how and when
the issue will be responded to and by whom.
Where it is immediately apparent that the nature of the query means that a face-to-face
discussion would be more appropriate, and where it is not an emergency, the student may
be referred to an office-hour meeting.
Unless agreed otherwise, these principles will not normally apply to emails from students
asking for a detailed response on draft submissions or feedback on formal assessments.
This process will be managed in line with the University Assessment Policy.
Where a member of staff is absent from the University, an out-of-office message should be
provided which will normally provide details of alternative contact for queries that are an
emergency.
Where academic staff choose to provide students with their mobile phone number and/or
use text-messaging as a formal communication mechanism, they have a responsibility to
ensure that responses are timely and in accordance with the principles above.
If visiting staff are not able to comply with these principles due to other commitments, the
Head of Department must ensure that other relevant academic staff will be accessible to
students to answer specific queries. Arrangements must be made clear to students at the
start of a module.
Social networking sites will not normally be a media used for formal communication with
students on matters relating to their academic progress.
Personal Tutors
The University has a framework for Personal Tutors. The following is an extract; the full text
can be found on the Student and Academic Services website:
www.city.ac.uk/about/education/quality-manual/4-student-support-and-information
All students in the School of Arts and Social Sciences are assigned a designated personal tutor
at the start of their programme; your Programme Administrator will inform you of your allocated
tutor. If you wish to change your allocated tutor, please speak to your Programme
Administrator.
Normally you should meet with your personal tutor at least twice per term.
Role
The role of a Personal Tutor is a complex one that incorporates academic, professional and
pastoral components.
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The rationale for the existence of personal tutors is to:
Ensure that all students have a named person who they can go to for support
Have someone within Schools and departments who will ensure students do not fall
through the gaps
Support student retention and progression
Have someone who provides general academic and pastoral advice and who can point
students in the direction of other resources
The core elements of the Personal Tutor role are to:

Provide general academic support and assist students with their academic development
Provide support for personal development planning (PDP), in conjunction with other
mechanisms that may be developed by Schools

Impart professional advice
Act as a first port of call for pastoral, professional or academic concerns or advice
Point students towards other sources of more specific support academic, professional and
pastoral
Be available to students and, where possible, be proactive in setting up meetings or drop-in
sessions
A personal tutor is not expected to:

Provide specialised medical or health advice to students
Provide specialised academic advice
Mark a students work in their capacity as a personal tutor, unless that work was specifically
set for a personal tutorial (for example a tutorial essay)

Chase students unduly who do not attend designated sessions
Other Student Support Services

Student Centre
The Student Centre at Northampton Square is City University Londons one stop shop for
students to visit with any kind of problem or query and receive a resolution straight away, or be
linked up with the correct department to get the appropriate answer. It provides a range of
specialist support services to enhance your student experience and to help you succeed at
University.
Services that are provided include:
Student Adviser team general enquiries on any aspect of University life
International Student Advice visas and immigration
Accommodation Halls of Residence and private sector accommodation
Financial Support student loans, bursaries and scholarships
Other services that are linked with the Student Centre are:
Student Health Service

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CitySport
Chaplaincy Service
The Student Centre is located on Level 2 of the University Building. Contact details are:
[email protected] / www.city.ac.uk/studentcentre/
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7040 7040; Fax: +44 (0) 20 7040 6030
Learning Success Team

The Learning Success Team provides a range of specialist services aimed at enhancing the
learning experience for students across the University. These services include:
Disability Services
Dyslexia Support
Student Mental Health and Wellbeing
Academic Learning Support.
The Team is located in the Student Centre. Contact details are:
[email protected] or [email protected] /www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/whychoose-city/student-support/learning-support

Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 0246; Fax: +44 (0)20 7040 6030; Textphone: +44 (0)20 7040 5080
Careers, Student Development & Outreach team

The Careers, Student Development & Outreach team offers advice, guidance and support on
careers-related activities. Services include:
One on one careers guidance interviews, CV checks, mock interviews and practice
psychometric tests.
The Buddy Scheme, which connects incoming first years to second year students on their
course to help them integrate into university life.
A range of skills workshops, many of which are delivered in partnership with employers,
along with tailored activities including a community volunteering programme, the
Professional Mentoring Scheme, and Snapshot our insight into industry.
Advice on how to use extracurricular activities to develop the skills and competencies that
employers look for.
A comprehensive vacancy board for placements, internships and graduate jobs.
Unitemps, Citys in-house temping agency which offers part time paid temporary work in
and around the University.
Citys Widening Participation activities, which include opportunities for students to work as
WP Ambassadors, promoting the benefits of Higher Education to young people from
underrepresented backgrounds.
The Service is located on Level 1 of the Drysdale Building. Contact details are:
Tel: + 44 (0) 207 040 8093

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[email protected]/ www.city.ac.uk/careers
City University London Students Union (CULSU)

The Students Union is run by students for students. It is led by student Officers elected by City
University London students each year, who represent students views to the University and
beyond. The Union Support Service within the SU provides advice and advocacy for students
on a range of issues including external circumstances, academic appeals, complaints and
housing. The Union also runs a large number of student societies which any student can join,
and runs an annual programme of events. The Students Union is located in front of the main
University building in Northampton Square. Contact details are:
Tel: 020 7040 5600; Fax: 020 7040 5601
[email protected] / www.culsu.co.uk/
Student Portal
During academic year 2014/15, City University London will be introducing a student portal on its
website:
The student portal will become the home for University information about all aspects of your
student life, including:
Student services;
IT systems that you will access regularly, e.g. University email, Moodle (academic
module information), library and reading lists, etc.;
Teaching, learning and assessment;
Extenuating circumstances (or what to do if you experience problems during your
studies);
Social and community activities;
University administration;
University policy & regulation affecting your studies.
The project is expected to launch during academic year 2014/15 (exact date is being finalised).
You will start to see changes on the University website around the time that the portal is
implemented. More information will available as the project progresses.
In the meantime, information is available on the Universitys student intranet:
www.city.ac.uk/current-students
If you require help in accessing information, please contact Luke
Bartrop [email protected]
In an emergency
If you face an emergency and need to contact someone at the University, you should contact
your School in the first instance, during working hours.
In extreme cases, such as the death of a student, the University does have a Duty Manager
who can be reached out of hours on +44(0) 20 7040 3333.
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Your Voice
City University London considers that all students have a valuable role to play in informing the
development of programmes and shaping all aspects of the learning experience offered to both
current and future students. You will find information about the ways in which you can get
involved and provide your feedback at the end of the handbook. Students should also visit the
Your Voice, Our Action web page www.city.ac.uk/feedback.
Annual Programme Evaluation is undertaken by every programme and provides a record of the
main issues you have raised and how they have been addressed. The Annual Programme
Evaluation for your programme is available on Moodle.
Each programme has a Programme Committee and a Student Staff Liaison Committee, your
Programme Director or Administrator can provide you with information about becoming involved
in these committees. Minutes of these committees can be found on your programme space in
Moodle. You can find further information about the different types of committees at City at the
end of this handbook.
Further information about the types of feedback collected, including information on when this
happens can also be found at the end of this handbook.
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Conduct, behaviour and what to do if things go wrong

You should conduct yourself in a professional way at all times. Our Student Charter lays out
our mutual responsibilities and aspirations.
The University is committed to acting in accordance with its Equal Opportunities and Equality
and Diversity Policies. It is intended that all students should receive equal treatment irrespective
of political belief, gender, sexual orientation, age disability, marital status, race, nationality,
ethnic origin, religion or social background. Students are also expected to uphold these
principles.
You should visit http://www.city.ac.uk/student-administration/if-things-go-wrong for information
about the following procedures:
Extenuating Circumstances these are circumstances which are unforeseen and outside
your control and which can be shown to have had a direct and substantial impact on your
academic results. There are strict deadlines for submitting a claim of extenuating circumstances
(no more than 7 calendar days after the affected assessment) so please visit the web pages and
seek advice as quickly as possible.
Academic appeals - An Appeal is a request for a review of a decision about your assessment,
progression or award and may be made only after a decision has been made by an Assessment
Board.
Student Complaints - A complaint can be made about any aspect of the student experience or
the wider University, including educational aspects. A complaint is different to an appeal which
covers decisions relating to assessment, progression or award.
Student conduct this includes information about expected behaviours laid out in our
Student Charter and Bullying & Harassment Policy (as well as procedures for investigating
misconduct and academic misconduct. Misconduct can be defined as improper interference,
in the broadest sense, with the proper functioning or activities of the University or those who
study or work in it; this includes actions which damage the University.
These pages also provide information about the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for
Higher Education which operates an independent scheme for the review of student complaints
which is free to students.
The School contact for appeals, complaints and misconduct is Kate Kelsey; you can
contact her on 020 7040 3223 or on [email protected].
The key contact for extenuating circumstances queries is your Programme

Administrator, you can contact them on [email protected]
Any bullying and harassment queries should be directed to Damian Williams on 020
7040 4501 or [email protected].
Professional conduct also involves behaving well in shared spaces, for example the Library and
computer rooms. These spaces will have Codes of Conduct that should be followed; you
should ask the Programme Director if you do not know where to find information on these.
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Social facilities
Students Union
As a City University student, you automatically become a member of the Students Union. Your
Students' Union is here to help make your time at City University London fun and fulfilling. As
well as organising social events, the Students' Union is actively involved in student politics and
can give you support and advice. Our Students' Union is affiliated to the National Union of
Students (NUS).
The Union has facilities that include a shop, and the Saddlers Bar the campus venue for
student drinks, food and evening entertainment.
The Union has a diverse range of student-led clubs and societies on campus that are set up by
like-minded individuals who want to meet to share a common interest. Society interests include
anything from promoting different national cultures and history, music and drama, media and
technology, politics and campaigning, and a range of special interests like mountaineering or
motorsports. If you cant find a society that meets your particular interest, the Union can also
help to set up your own club or society.
For more information about the Students Union, its services, or the current list of clubs and
societies, please see the website: www.culsu.co.uk
Sports and Leisure Facilities

The Universitys Sports and Leisure Service offers a range of classes, team sports and
wellbeing programmes.
CitySport Facility - A new sports facility on Goswell Road, CitySport, is opening in autumn
2014. With over 3,000m of floor space, CitySport will provide outstanding facilities and
equipment for students, staff and the local community, whether their focus is on training for
health and wellbeing, rehabilitation, improving sports performance or simply having fun. The
facility will include six-court sports hall, a 100 station fitness area, improved and spacious
changing facilities, four multi-purpose studios and separate team changing areas.
Campus Physical Activity Programme - Choose to stay healthy and fitter by attending group
exercise classes. Improve your social networking and have some fun at the same time.
Represent City in Sport - If you want to take part competitively in Sport, you can attend team
trials, where you will have the opportunity to be chosen for the squad and represent your
chosen team in the upcoming season. Many of our sports teams compete in either the British
Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) or the new London Universities Sports league (LUSL),
and play against teams from other universities on a Wednesday afternoon.
For more information about the City Sports and Leisure Service and its facilities, please see:
www.city.ac.uk/sport-and-leisure/
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Administration and Management

Transcripts, Certificates and Diploma Supplements
At the end of your programme of study, you will receive a certificate, transcript and a Diploma
Supplement. For more information see our guidance on transcripts, certificates and Diploma
Supplements at the end of the handbook.
Health & Safety procedures

Our obligations:
Provide a safe place of work.

Provide safe plant, equipment and systems of work.
Provision of information, instruction, training and supervision.
Your obligations
Take reasonable care for own & others safety.

Co-operate with employer.
Correctly use work items and equipment.
Do not interfere with safety arrangements.
Fire:
Emergency number for reporting fires (or any other emergency) is ext 3333.
A continuous alarm will sound in the event of an emergency.
Evacuate the building following the fire exit signs and as guided by Fire Wardens, who
wear bright yellow tabards.
Proceed to the assembly point our assembly point is outside well away from the
building in Northampton Square.
Do not use lifts during the evacuation.
Stairwells are safe refuges and are checked by fire wardens on alarms sounding.
Refuge points are usually within staircase lobbies. If you have mobility issues or need
help getting out of the building during an emergency evacuation please make your way
to the Refuge point and use the phones or communication points provided there to get
help.
Await instructions before re-entering the building.
Fire drills are held every 6 months, to familiarise occupants of fire procedures and
escape routes. The fire alarm test is held every Wednesday morning no need to
evacuate during this unless the alarm continues for longer than a minute or so.
If you find any situations or potential fire risks, bring them to the attention of Chantal Hill,
Health & Safety Liaison Officer for the School
If you discover a fire:

Raise the alarm using break glass units located near stairwells.
Phone extn 3333 to report location of fire.
Do not try to fight the fire, leave the building immediately.
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First Aid
First aid signs are displayed within the School with names and location of trained
personnel.
If the situation is an emergency phone ext 3333 or contact a member of the Security
staff who are all trained in first aid.
First aid boxes are located in School offices.
If you are involved in an accident or near miss please bring this to the attention of your
tutor who will fill an accident/incident form.
Accident report forms must be completed on all occasions.
Forms are available here:
https://intranet.city.ac.uk/staff/safety/dps/accident%20form%20%28rev%202012%29.do
c
Unsafe Situation
If you are involved in an accident or notice any unsafe condition around the University
please inform your lecturer, security or any other member or staff.
Computers
Using computers for long periods can cause:

Eye strain.
Finger, wrist and shoulder pain.
Headaches.
Take regular breaks (every 40 mins) and adjust your workstation to suit you.
General information
Never use faulty electrical equipment.

If someone receives an electrical shock, switch off the mains supply and get help from a
first aider.
If you detect a gas leak turn off all electrical appliances and notify a member of staff
immediately.
If involved in moving loads - make sure you use the correct procedure.
Never lift anything beyond your capabilities. If in doubt use a trolley or request
assistance.
Non-EU international students and tier 4 visas

Detailed information for non-EU international students and about tier 4 visas can be found on
our Visa and Immigration advice web pages: www.city.ac.uk/international/internationalstudents/international-student-visa-and-immigration-advice. We have also provided a short
guide at the end of this handbook.
Languages Breadth Modules

As part of BSc International Politics or BSc International Political Economy programmes you
have the opportunity to study a foreign language. This opportunity is available to students on
Level 1.
The languages on offer are:
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Arabic at beginner and Lower Intermediate levels

French at beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels.
German at beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels.
Mandarin at beginner level
Spanish at beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels.
If you choose to take a foreign language as part of your degree, the module will be worth 15
credits per year. It will be studied over Terms 1 and 2, with assessment at various points during
the course of the module. More information on this can be found in the module specification.
On completion of the module, you will be awarded either a pass or a fail. The pass mark is
40%.
Module specifications for language breadth modules can be found on Moodle:
http://moodle.city.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=10175
For more information on the Languages Breadth Modules, please contact Svenja Erich
[[email protected]]
or
visit
the
Centre
for
Language
Studies
website
at: www.city.ac.uk/arts/centre-for-language-studies/courses/language-breadth-modules
Attendance and participation
You must maintain a professional attitude in relation to your attendance, preparation and
conduct in respect of all aspects of your education and training.
You should participate actively in your educational experience at the University, which
involves substantial engagement in classes, assessments and any other learning activities.
You are encouraged to participate fully in all learning activities on your programme, as many
of these will assist you in developing patterns of work for when you enter the world of
employment and professional practice.
You should place the highest priority on your academic and professional work and to take
responsibility for evaluating your progress: attending assessments as required; consulting
your tutors if you are having difficulties, and taking proper account of tutorial or pastoral
advice.
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Student Guide to Assessment & Feedback
Introduction
The University places a lot of importance on high quality assessment and feedback. These are
integral to the provision of high quality learning and teaching and successful student
achievement. Assessment and feedback are managed in accordance with the Assessment
Regulations
and
Assessment
and
Feedback
Policy
(see
the
Quality
Manual: www.city.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/68921/assessment_and_feedback_policy.p
df
We hope that assessment and feedback support your ongoing learning and development and
enable you to achieve your programme or module learning outcomes.
Students will normally be provided with feedback within three weeks of the submission deadline
or assessment date. This will include a provisional grade or mark. For end of module
examinations or an equivalent significant task (e.g. an end of module project) feedback will
normally be provided within four weeks; again, this will include a provisional grade or mark.
Feed-forward may also be used. This comprises information which is similar to feedback but is
provided in advance of an assessment task to support student learning and development prior
to completion of the assessment. Feed-forward is considered to be an important mechanism
for supporting student learning.
Your Programme and Module Specifications include information on the types of assessment
you will complete and the feedback you will be given in your programme. They also include
information on resit opportunities.
Please ensure that you visit the Examinations Office web page www.city.ac.uk/about/studentadministration/exams which includes helpful information including FAQs, special examination
arrangements and anxiety support.
If you have any concerns with regard to your assessment results you should discuss these with
the module leader in the first instance.
You can also refer to the Assessment
Regulations www.city.ac.uk/about/city-information/governance/constitution/senate-regulations
and
the
Appeals
web
pages
www.city.ac.uk/student-administration/if-things-gowrong/academic-appeals.
Examination Scheduling
The University runs two main examination periods, one in January (for two weeks) and one in
April/May (for four weeks). Some programmes may have slightly different examination periods;
details of the Academic Year are available at www.city.ac.uk/about/city-information/academicyear.
We run an institution-wide examination schedule, which means that all examinations are
scheduled together. This is to help ensure that we can make the best use of the space
available and can provide appropriate support to all the Universitys examinations.
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The Exams Office tries hard to provide a friendly examination schedule for all students. At the
same time, there are a number of factors that impact on our examination timetable. The
University holds a large volume of examinations and has only limited appropriate space for
examinations. In addition, some programme structures are more complex for disciplinary
reasons, whilst others allow a lot of elective choice. This may mean that some students may
have examinations in the evening or on Saturdays or that you may have examinations on
consecutive days. The University policy is that no student should have more than one
examination in a day, or an evening examination followed by a morning examination. If your
timetable does not meet this policy, you should speak to your Course Officer or to the
Examinations Office and we will see if it can be changed.
Because of space constraints, we sometimes use split venues for exams. This means that the
same exam is held in more than one venue at the same time. Where this happens, this will be
labelled clearly on the Exam Timetable, including information on which students should go to
which room. The exam paper and the support and invigilation will be the same in all split
venues.
We know that you like to plan your revision and your travel arrangements in advance and aim to
publish an examination timetable as early as possible. At the same time, please remember that
students are expected to be available throughout the whole of the examination period if
required. Further information about the publication of the examination timetable will be
available on the Exams website: www.city.ac.uk/about/student-administration/exams
What happens next?

Following the completion of an assessment, the assessment will be marked in accordance with
the principles set out in the Assessment and Feedback Policy. The following is an extract from
the Policy; the full policy can be found on the Student and Academic Services website:
Marking and Moderation

Marking may take various forms, including the use of anonymous marking and double or
second marking. Double marking usually means that markers do not see each others
comments or marks whilst for second marking these may be made available to the second
marker.
Moderation is used to ensure that an assessment outcome is fair and reliable. Moderation can
also take various forms including sampling, additional marking of borderline cases or statistical
review of marks.
The University requires that:
1. In addition to external examining requirements, more than one member of staff is normally
involved in marking and moderation processes. This should ensure that no module mark is
finalised on the basis on only one internal assessors decision. Boards of Studies are
required to determine appropriate marking and moderating mechanisms and the criteria for
the identification of samples to be considered through the moderation process.
2. Marking of examination scripts is anonymous. This is considered to be an appropriate
means of avoiding claims of bias and demonstrating a commitment to equal opportunities
and equality and diversity policies.
3. Second marking or moderation of all dissertations or equivalent assessment tasks takes
place.
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The University also considers that the use of anonymous marking for forms of assessment
other than examinations should be encouraged where this is appropriate to the assessment
type. The use of a statistical analysis of the distributions of marks both within and between
modules, including their centre and their spread, is also to be encouraged.
If you would like more information on the processes used to mark your work, please ask your
Course Officer or Programme Director.
Assessment Boards
Once work has been marked, the provisional results will be considered by the Assessment
Board. Any marks that have been given to students during the year are provisional until they
are ratified by an Assessment Board. The Assessment Board is convened to make
recommendations on student progression, award, award of credit or withdrawal from a
programme of study as a result of academic failure. It makes such recommendations through
its consideration of student results. The Assessment Board also considers the findings of any
Extenuating Circumstances Panels and Academic Misconduct Panels. The duties of and
processes for running Assessment Boards are outlined in the Assessment Regulations.
After the Assessment Board the results and decisions of the Board are checked and signed off.
No results can be disclosed until after this process has taken place. You will be informed
individually of all your marks and the decision of the Assessment Board. If you have failed, the
possibility of resitting and/or appealing will be drawn to your attention.
Provisional marks
It is likely that you will receive marks for work undertaken throughout the term, before the end of
the Academic Year. It is important to remember that these marks are provisional until they are
confirmed by the Assessment Board. This means that they may be amended following
discussion at the Assessment Board. You should also be aware that you cannot appeal against
a provisional mark; appeals can only be lodged after the mark has been approved by an
Assessment Board.
Some programmes hold Interim Assessment Panels. These Panels can only make
recommendations to the Assessment Board; marks considered by an Interim Assessment
Panel are also only provisional.
External Examiners
External Examiners play a critical role in supporting the maintenance of academic standards
and overseeing the assessment process. The University appoints External Examiners for all
provision that leads to a City University London award.
External Examiners ensure that assessments have been carried out fairly and consistently and
that standards are in line with other UK higher education institutions and/or with relevant
professional body standards. The External Examiner(s) undertake a number of tasks which are
outlined in the Assessment Regulations. These include approving assessments compiled by
Internal Examiners, reviewing a sample of assessment material, reviewing a sample of
assessed work and approving the recommendations made by the Assessment Board. External
Examiner(s) also provide a written report on the assessment process and on the standards of
student attainment. Programme Committees and Boards of Studies, which have student
representatives, consider the External Examiners reports and respond to issues raised.
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Student Guide to good academic practice, plagiarism prevention and

referencing
Introduction
This section provides important guidance about good academic practice, plagiarism prevention
and writing appropriately in assignments. If there are any aspects of the information below that
you do not understand or would like some further assistance on, please contact your
Programme Director or Personal Tutor. This guidance should be considered in conjunction with
the Assessment Regulations and the Assessment and Feedback Policy, which can be found on
the Student and Academic Services website.
To accompany the information provided here, staff at the University have developed a website
called StudyWell www.city.ac.uk/about/education/lead/resources/studywell. This website
provides additional guidance, videos, quizzes and case studies on many of the issues raised
here. It includes information about understanding what plagiarism and other forms of academic
misconduct are and how to avoid them, as well as advice about referencing. Additional advice
is also available through the Student Centre and the University Library.
Understanding Academic Misconduct, including plagiarism

There are various types of academic misconduct, of which plagiarism is one and arguably the
most well-known form. It represents a serious issue in education, so it is important that it is
understood and avoided. The University takes very seriously any form of academic
misconduct. Information on academic misconduct can be found in the Academic Misconduct
section of this Handbook, in the Assessment Regulations and in the Assessment and Feedback
Policy. In addition, you are required to follow your individual Department or School guidelines
on the avoidance of academic misconduct.
You
might
find
it
useful
to
look
at
the
StudyWell
website www.city.ac.uk/about/education/lead/resources/studywell to find out more about what
academic misconduct is. Additional general information on academic misconduct be found
at http://www.indiana.edu/~istd/ (Indiana University, What is Plagiarism and how to recognise
it).
How to avoid Academic Misconduct, including plagiarism

Whatever type of subject you are studying or whatever level of research you are doing, it is
important that the work you submit is your own. Of course, while youre studying you will be
encouraged to familiarise yourself with other peoples opinions. You might also discuss ideas
about your subject in class with other students and your lecturer too. In fact, you will learn more
if you actively seek out the ideas and opinions of others. However, when you mention other
people's thoughts, ideas or concepts, you must acknowledge where these came from. If you
dont reference others ideas, then you could be accused of academic misconduct.
Whilst completing written work at University you will make use of a variety of sources of
information, including the work of other authors. You will gain higher marks if you use other
peoples work as a basis for your own critical thought and not simply to show that you have read
relevant material. You must therefore distinguish carefully between the work of others and your
own work by accurate referencing.
Some guidelines for ensuring that work is indebted to the original source are:
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Be clear and explicit about all your sources. Never copy anything without explicit
acknowledgement. This includes copying the work of other students.
Quoting directly from a book or paper is acceptable provided that it is referenced properly
(see below citations). But you should also ask yourself whether you need to use the exact
quote, or whether it would be better to cite the idea and then express it in your own words or
terms.
Make sure that you reference a publication properly every time you cite it in your work. It is
not enough to cite it just once and then continue to refer to it in the rest of the work without
proper referencing.
When paraphrasing, do not copy whole sentences or phrases and replace some words with
others of similar meaning as this is a form of academic misconduct. Paraphrasing means
grasping someone else's idea or argument and then putting it into your own words.
Paraphrasing should be acknowledged, normally in every paragraph, e.g.: "Smith goes on
to argue that ..." or "Smith provides further proof that ...". Full details of the source used
must be given at some point in the work (see below citations).
Show clearly when you are citing someone else, e.g.
o Smith (2001, p.27) acknowledges that .
o As Smith (2001, p.27) states in .
o According to Smith (2001, p.27) .
If you are drawing ideas heavily from a few sources (general indebtedness) you should err
on the side of caution, referencing the sources and stating if the ordering of evidence and
argument or the organisation of material reflects one particular source. When in doubt, you
should seek advice from your tutor to ensure that the presentation of your work is in line
with University requirements.
You do not need to refer to a specific reference where something is common knowledge.
Common knowledge usually refers to facts or information that are known by most people,
for example capital cities. However, referring to specific statistics or facts or to someones
interpretation of a statistic or fact would not be classed as common knowledge and would
require a reference.
Citations
You must ensure that you cite works correctly. Articles in leading academic journals and books
by well-known academic writers will provide examples of good practice. Different disciplines
have different citation conventions and your programme uses the Harvard system.
Harvard system
Citations in the text
Reference by author and date (and by page number if precise text cited).
If there are two authors, cite both names followed by the date (and page number if precise
text cited).
If there are more than two authors, refer to the first author et al followed by the date (and
page number if precise text cited).
If there are no authors, use anon followed by the date (and page number if precise text
cited).
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If the reference you wish to use is one which was cited in another work mention both
authors followed by the date (and page number if precise text cited): X author (date), as
cited by Y (date) (page).
Quotations should be in inverted commas.
References are listed in a bibliography or reference section at the end of the work.
This system is used, for example, in arts publications.
Examples:
In this pioneering work on the epidemiology of cholera, Snow (1855) stated on proceeding
to the spot I found that nearly all of the deaths had taken place within a short distance of the
pump (Snow, 1855, pp.39-40).
Many researchers have identified error as being the most significant problem in handling
spatial data (e.g. Hunter and Goodchild, 1995).
Zhang et al (1990) examined ways in which drainage basins could be found automatically
from computer-based models.
It was not until the widespread popularisation of fractals by Benoit Mandelbrot (Mandelbrot,
1982), that alternative approaches to spatial geometry were given serious thought by those
in the GIS industry.
Strahler (1964) suggested that the topological characteristics of these stream connections
can themselves be quantified.
Increasingly, business applications are turning to XML as a mechanism for sharing
information on line (Sun Microsystems, 2000).
Citations in the bibliography or reference section

References are listed in alphabetical order of authors.
Where more than two authors have been used you should list all the authors given in the order
in which they are listed by the publication. If the reference used was one which was cited in
another work you should list only the publication you read.
Examples (NB please note the conventions for using italics in different contexts):
Article or paper in a periodical:
Hunter, G.J. and Goodchild, M.F. (1995) Dealing with error in spatial databases: A simple
case study, Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 61(5), pp.529-537.
Zhang, M.C., Campbell, J.B. and Haralick, R.M. (1990). Automatic delineation of drainage
basins within digital elevation data using the topographic primal sketch. Mathematical
Geology 22 (2), pp.189-209.
Book
Mandelbrot, B.B. (1982) The Fractal Geometry of Nature. New York: WH Freeman.
Snow, J. (1855) On the Mode of Communication of Cholera. London: John Churchill.
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Contributions in an edited work
Strahler, A.N. (1964) Quantitative geomorphology of drainage basins and channel networks,
in Chow, V. (ed) Handbook of Applied Hydrology, New York: McGraw-Hill, pp.39-76.
Websites
Author, (year), title of work, Journal title, [type of medium] volume. Available: site/path/file [date
of access].
Dovey,
M.
(1999)
Meta-Objects,
Ariadne
[Online]
19.
Available:
http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue19/meta-objects/ [15 June 2007]
Sun Microsystems (2000) Building Business to Business Applications. Available:
http://java.sun.com/xml/b2b.html [15 June 2007]
Electronic discussion lists

Author, (date), subject of message, Discussion list, [type of medium] Available e-mail:
discussion list@e-mail address [access date].
Kelly, B. (10 Aug 1999): Language issues and web sites. Website information management
[Online] Available e-mail: [email protected] [2 Sept 1999]]
Correct and incorrect ways of referencing an example

The following is taken from an editorial by David Rhind in the Journal of Information Science,
2002:
Information Science is an inter-discipline. The corollary of that is that we need to establish good
communication at the individual, research group and departmental level with specialists in other
disciplines. This is a strong feature of Information Science at City, especially in health,
pharmaceutical, legal and geographic sectors (Rhind (2002, p.1).
Example
Verdict
Comments
Rhind (2002) states we need to Misplaced

establish good "communication at citation
the individual, research group and
departmental level".
This would constitute plagiarism. The

quotation marks should begin with the
word we.
You should check all
citations carefully. The page number is
missing.
The Department of Information Paraphrasing

This would constitute plagiarism. You
Science at City has excellent with
no must acknowledge your sources when
communication at many levels, reference
you paraphrase.
individually,
through
research
groups and at the departmental
level.
Rhind (2002, p 1) argues that "We Correct
need
to
establish
good citation
communication at the individual,
The citation is correctly referenced.
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research group and departmental

level".
It has been argued that Information Acceptable
Science is a subject area that paraphrasing
covers a number of different
domains;
therefore
excellent
communication is needed over a
number of levels - at the individual
level, within research groupings
and at a departmental level (Rhind,
2002).
The paraphrase correctly refers to the

article and therefore would not
constitute plagiarism. However, an
essay
composed
extensively
of
paraphrasing will not demonstrate any
critical thinking and will not achieve
high marks.
Consequences of poor academic practice or academic misconduct

If a student fails to achieve good academic practice they may become guilty of either poor
academic practice or academic misconduct. Further information can be found in the Conduct
and Behaviour section of the handbook.
If academic misconduct occurs, the issue of whether a student intended to commit academic
misconduct or whether it occurred by accident is not relevant. However, intentional and
accidental misconduct may be dealt with in different ways, for example via varying sanctions or
processes. Once again, the advice is to always check the explanations and regulations on
academic misconduct for your own programme, and if there is anything you do not understand,
please seek the advice of a tutor.
Research Integrity
We expect our staff and students to seek to maintain the highest achievable standards in their
research conduct. If you are undertaking a research project as part of your course, then you
need to familiarise yourself with the City University Framework for Good Practice in Research.
The framework applies to all staff and students who are engaged in or support research activity
and is intended to assist the University in achieving its commitment to academic excellence.
It can be found here:
www.city.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/66181/ResearchGoodPracticeFramework.pdf
The framework has been designed to:
Establish and promote a code of good practice in the conduct of all aspects of research
whether this be funded, non-funded, project-based or individually led
Encourage members of the University to maintain the highest achievable standards in
their research conduct
Ensure that the quality of research conducted by members of the University is
safeguarded and to document the procedure for investigating allegations of misconduct.
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Research Ethics
All research involving human participants or identifiable personal information has some ethical
implications. Human participation covers direct data collection from people, for example
surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations and physiological measurements. It also
includes retrieving data from individual records such as case notes.
It is important that you consider the ethical implications of your research. Even if the research is
low risk, issues such as data protection, confidentiality and anonymity may need to be
considered. You will need to discuss any such ethical issues with your supervisor, before
beginning your work and before collecting data or making contact with participants. He or she
will be able to advise you on what issues are likely to arise.
Remember that you are responsible for ensuring that you obtain the appropriate and required
ethical approval before you begin your research. Ethical approval must be obtained before any
research involving human participants is undertaken. If you do not have approval in place
before you start you will not be covered by the Universitys indemnity insurance if anything
should go wrong. Failure to follow University procedures may also in some cases result in
disciplinary procedures being instigated.
Further guidance is available on the research ethics webpages:
www.city.ac.uk/research/research/support-for-staff/research-ethics
You can also contact Anna Ramberg [email protected] for help and advice.
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Your Voice
City University London considers that all students have a valuable role to play in informing the
development of programmes and shaping all aspects of the learning experience offered to both
current and future students. The views of students are vital in helping to ensure that the
University provides students with the highest quality of education and these contributions
directly inform the development of relevant strategies and action plans, including the
Universitys Education and Student Strategy.
To this end, the University in conjunction with the Students Union, actively seeks to encourage
students to share their views and is committed to considering and responding to feedback fully.
Two important ways in which students can engage with the development of their programme is
to provide feedback via questionnaires and the representation system.
Student Feedback Questionnaires

Your feedback plays a vital part in shaping your experience, and the experience of future
students. We would encourage you to use all the opportunities available to you to feedback on
your experience and will keep you informed of developments made in response to your
feedback through student committees, your representatives, and published information.
Module Evaluation
All students are invited to undertake an evaluation of their experience at the end of each
module, normally in the penultimate or final lecture. This process aims to elicit a high volume of
anonymous information to identify strengths of a module and areas for development so as to
maintain a continuous cycle of improvement. The University operates a common question set
for module evaluation so as to ensure consistency of approach and measurement across all
provision.
Your Voice
Undergraduate students in Years 1 and 2 are invited to participate in the Universitys Your
Voice surveys during the spring term. This anonymous activity focuses on programme-level and
wider University experiences, and questions are constructed to complement those asked
through module evaluation.
There are questions common to both Your Voice 1 and 2 and the National Student Survey.
Some questions are specific to the students year of study. The University is keen on tracking
student feedback through the students University journey.
External Surveys
The University also participates in a number of externally run student surveys.
National Student Survey (NSS)
The National Student Survey (NSS) is a national survey of final year undergraduate students. It
runs across all publicly funded Higher Education Institutions in England, Wales and Northern
Ireland. Some higher education institutions in Scotland also take part. The NSS is a national
initiative that has been conducted annually since 2005. Those surveyed include full and part-
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time, final year students studying for a wide range of undergraduate courses. Details of the
survey can be found at: www.thestudentsurvey.com
The survey was commissioned by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)
and is undertaken by Ipsos MORI, an independent market research agency.
The survey asks final year students a range of questions about the quality of the education and
support that they have received. The survey opens in mid-January and closes in mid-April,
however each University chooses the week in which survey promotion will start at their
institution. Eligible students will first receive an e-mail inviting them to complete the survey
online; non-respondents are followed up by post and telephone.
Survey dates 2014-2015
The survey dates for 2014-15 will be confirmed in October 2014. They are likely to take place
between January and May 2015.
The University, Programme Teams and the Students Union work together to ensure that we
receive a good response rate to all surveys, as the data collected is vital in supporting City in
ongoing work to enhance the student experience.
Your Voice, Our Action
Feedback from students is essential to inform the development of the Universitys courses and
to help shape all aspects of the learning experience. We actively seek and encourage you to
give us your views and online surveys are one of the main ways that we do this.
Your Voice, Our Action is the Universitys feedback campaign that runs throughout the year. In
order to complete the feedback loop City understand that we should communicate back to
students on how we use their feedback. The results of surveys and other forms of feedback
from students are used to support planning work that will enhance the student experience. The
University and your Programme Team will keep you informed of actions that are taken to
respond to your views and will explain when it is not possible to resolve an issue.
Student Committees and Representation

The University and Students Union are jointly committed to operating and supporting an
effective system of student representation throughout all levels of University governance.
Key roles include:
Programme Representatives
Each programme must have a representative, elected by their peers, to represent the views
of the students on that course. The number of representatives is dependent on the size of
the cohort.
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Students Union Part-Time Officers
Each School has one School Representation Officer (SRO) who acts a link between
programme representatives and the Students Union. SROs also attend relevant Student
Experience Forums to represent the views of students in their School. This position is filled
via Students Union elections and all students are eligible to stand and to vote.
In addition to the SROs there are also four Liberation Officers and an International Officer.
Liberation Officers represent the views of minority or under-represented groups. The
International Students' Officer represents a particular group of students present at City who
have very specific concerns. These positions are filled via Students Union elections and all
students are eligible to stand and to vote.
Students Union Full-Time Officers
Each year three Sabbatical Officers are elected by students via Students Union elections to
represent their views at University level. Students elect a President, Vice President
Education and Vice President Activities and Development. They participate in a range of
committees and strategic project groups including Council, Senate, Education Committee
and the Student Experience Committees.
The Students Union provides a range of support to all students undertaking any form of
representation. Further information can be found here: www.culsu.co.uk
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Transcripts, Certificates and Diploma Supplements

At the end of your programme of study, you will receive a Certificate, Transcript and a Diploma
Supplement. You will also receive an interim transcript at regular points throughout your
programme; for example, at the end of each year of a full time undergraduate programme.
The Transcript is a statement of your academic performance on your programme of study at

City University London. It confirms that you are or were a registered student at the
University and includes the following information:
o
o
o
o
o
Student details
Programme of study
Qualification and final result achieved for your programme of study (for a Final
Transcript)
Record of learning and achievement including a list of modules that you have
taken, together with the marks and credits achieved
Information signifying it is an official transcript, for example the University stamp.
To verify the contents of the transcript, or obtain duplicate copies, contact your Programme
Officer.
Your Degree Certificate will usually be presented to you at your Graduation Ceremony or, if
you are unable to attend, it will be posted to you. It is an official document which formally
certifies
your
final
award.
You
can
find
more
information
here: www.city.ac.uk/about/student-administration/graduation/degree-certificates
The Diploma Supplement is a European Commission initiative which aims to promote

transparency in higher education and fair and informed judgments about qualifications
across Europe. It is effectively a European version of your transcript and also contains some
additional
information.
You
can
find
more
information
about
this
here: http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/ds_en.htm
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Tier 4 Student Visa Responsibilities: Important information for nonEuropean Union nationals in the UK on a Tier 4 student visa
If you are coming to, or remaining in, the UK as a Tier 4 student under City Universitys
sponsorship you must:
Visa
Upload a copy of your current passport and valid visa/biometric ID card to the University's
e:vision system. For students at the University for more than one year, you must bring on an
annual basis your original passport and valid visa/biometric ID card to the University to have it
verified by a relevant member of staff.
Contact Details
Provide us with your UK contact details (address and mobile telephone number) and keep them
up to date by noting any changes on your e:vision account.
Registration
Register for your programme on time each academic year.
Attendance
Attend lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes as this is an integral part of a students
programme of study and students are expected to be regular and punctual in their attendance.
Your attendance and engagement will be monitored by the University on a monthly basis by
Student and Academic Services and your School. If concerns are raised regarding your
absence you will be required to attend a meeting with a suitable academic from your
Department in which you will be required to explain your absences and show that you are
actively engaged with your course. Following this, if the concerns are upheld your case will be
considered and if you are judged to not be actively engaging with your programme you will be
withdrawn and the University's sponsorship of your visa will cease. This will normally lead to
your visa being curtailed by the Home Office and you will be required to return to your home
country.
Absence
Ensure that you notify the University of any absences (medical or personal). Failure to do so
could lead to further action and possible withdrawal.
Change of Circumstance
Follow normal University processes if you decide that you would like to defer or suspend your
studies. Failure to do so could lead to further action and possible withdrawal.
End of Sponsorship
Return home if you defer or suspend your studies, withdraw from your programme or your
programme is terminated.
Any other Changes
Inform the University of any changes to your circumstances that may affect your visa status in
the UK.
As a University, we also have certain responsibilities:
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To fully comply with the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Tier 4 of the Points Based
System Sponsor Guidance
To take and keep copies of passports and visa/biometric ID cards for non-EEA nationals
To keep students UK contact details up to date (and to keep a record of any changes of
address)
To report anyone who does not register with the University to UKVI
To monitor student attendance and to report any unauthorised absences to the UKVI
To monitor changes of student status and to report deferrals, suspensions, withdrawals and
programme terminations to the UKVI
To notify the UKVI of any significant changes in your circumstances (such as a change of
programme or the successful completion of your programme where this is earlier than
expected)
If you have any questions, please contact the International Student Advice Team in the Student
Centre on [email protected] or 020 7040 7040.
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Other Student Support Services ............................................................................................................. 63

Professor Andrew Jones

Purpose of the handbook

Organisational and administrative procedures;

This handbook is accompanied by

Prof Inderjeet Parmar

Undergraduate Programme Director

Undergraduate Programme Director

Senior Tutor for Research

MPhil/PhD International Politics

MA Global Political Economy

MA International Politics & Human

MA Diplomacy & Foreign Policy

Academic Programme Staff

Areas of Research Interest

International politics of the Middle East, Israeli foreign

International and European security, intra-state conflicts,

Transnational non-governmental politics and the

Areas of Research Interest

Politics of financial systems; India; global reserve system;

Population displacement, forced migration and

International Political Economy (IPE), finance,

Prof Inderjeet Parmar

History, politics and sociology of Anglo-American foreign

Prof Ronen Palan

International political economy, evolutionary theory; state

Critical International Relations theory and post-9/11 US

Crisis theory, international political economy, history of

Global Ethics, Political Theory, Human Rights and

Prof Rosemary Hollis

Regional and International Politics of the Middle East, in

International Political Economy; political economy of the

Prof Herman Schwartz

International political economy; comparative politics,

Name and email

International Politics and Psychology

BSc International Politics

Key information about the academic year

22-26 September 2014

29 September-12 December 2014

15 December 2014-09 January 2015

05 January-17 April 2015

(12-23 January 2015)

13 April-8 May 2015

11 May-26 June 2015

(Assessment Period where applicable)

(11 May-05 June 2015)

Week beginning 13 July 2015

17-28 August 2015

School of Arts and Social Sciences

Department of International Politics

To provide you with a high quality, challenging education in International Politics,

WHAT WILL I BE EXPECTED TO ACHIEVE?

B1.2 the vocabulary of political debate; political systems and behaviour).

Distinguish empirical, normative and explanatory statements from each other, in

Values and attitudes: