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The course involves a detailed examination of Britain’s party system and the individual political parties. Through this course, students should acquire a knowledge and understanding of a number of inter-related themes, including the role and democratic function of political parties in Britain, the development of party philosophies and how these relate to the realities of party policy, the organisation and distribution of power within Britain’s political parties, and elections and party campaigns. In this way, the course examines the contested and changing nature of political debate in British politics.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course involves a detailed examination of British Parties, with a focus on: Party philosophy; Party policies; Power and organisation; Voting, elections and campaigns.
Available only to students in Politics OR International Relations degrees.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: One 3,500 word essay (40%) and a three-hour exam (60%).
1 three-hour examination (60%). In-course grades will be carried forward unless the student opts to resubmit course work (40%).
Feedback on group work.
Continuous feedback in class, especially on group presentations. Detailed written feeback on essay provided within two weeks.
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