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• Embed and develop skills in research, communication, and professional competencies of relevance to the pursuance of careers in the political environment
• Apply existing and developing skills and knowledge to a wide range of political scenarios
• Reflect upon experience gained on the module in such a way as to enhance personal and professional career development

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate increasing awareness of developing ability to apply disciplinary knowledge and skills relating to Politics and International Relations in a relevant non-academic workplace environment.
2. Demonstrate the development of practical professional skills such as written communication, public speaking, debating, presentation, research, and analysis.
3. Begin to analyse the operation of relevant online databases, archives, and survey data related to the study and application of ideas and approaches related to politics and international relations.
4. Develop increasing awareness of the way in which different political institutions and international organisations operate.
5. Observe and reflect on the application of political and international relations knowledge in both the workplace and upon the students’ own personal career development.

Analysing the foreign policy of selected states.
Judging the stability of selected countries for the purpose of tourism and business investment.
Factchecking.
Media spin.
Media monitoring.
Election prediction.
Election monitoring.
Decision-making scenarios on the following potential topics:
Election campaign.
Crisis management. Government response to terrorist attack based upon the BBC programme Crisis Command, or government response to suspected espionage activity inside the Russian Embassy.
Model United Nations.

Lectures and seminars, supported by tailored skills workshops, visits and guest speakers. The module will include a series of scenario-based activities, culminating in a ‘model UN’ exercise which will be the substantive assessment activity in term 2.

Essay: 40% weighting, 40% pass mark.
Learning Outcomes: 1 - 5.
Outline Details: Çï¿ûÊÓƵ a key concept/ theme of relevance to the module. 2,500 words.

Portfolio: 60% weighting, 40% pass mark.
Learning Outcomes: 1 - 5.
Outline Details: A portfolio of work, including a reflective journal and scenario outputs analysing skills gained on the module during the scenario-based activities and model UN. 3,000 words.

Formative Assessment: Student learning is supported via a range of formative activities, including the preparation and presentation of drafts, and discussion and feedback thereon, as well as through peer review and participation in assessment clinics.