Combined Honours: University of Westminster

Introduction

In this course, you can combine modules from two half-degree sets. There are a total of 15 sets that may be taken in combination with each other. The sets can be combined on a joint basis where you study an equal number of modules from both of your chosen sets, or you may wish to combine modules from your chosen sets on a major/minor basis.

Course Content

The half-degree sets:

Criminology: provides a thorough grounding in the study of crime and crime control, including an understanding of the penal system. The modules draw upon theories and explanations from a range of social science disciplines, although the emphasis is sociological.

Cultural Studies: stimulates an interest in cultural forms and issues. It provides an introduction to the major theoretical perspectives and methods of cultural studies, including historical and comparative analysis, and enables the application of the theory and methods of cultural studies.

Economics: develops an understanding of the key concepts, theories and methodologies of undergraduate economics. It focuses on microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, and will offer a range of options in applied areas. These modules are hosted by Westminster Business School.

European Studies: develops an interdisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary Europe, addressing developments both within the European Union and in other parts of Europe, and exploring definitions of European identity. It encourages a critical appreciation of the major schools of integration theory through a study of pan-European integration processes.

International Relations: provides an introduction to the methods, scope and theoretical perspectives that constitute international relations. It presents a recent history of global politics and provides a framework for understanding the contemporary global system and the distribution of power throughout the global, regional and national levels of that system.

Modern History: introduces you to the theoretical perspectives and methodologies that constitute the modern historical discipline. The focus of the modules is predominantly late 19th and 20th Century with a geographical emphasis on Britain, Europe and the wider world. They encompass social, economic, political, gender and diplomatic history.

Politics: considers the key themes and approaches of politics. The modules cover a wide range of academic specialisms and particular interests, but share a common concern with the relationship between state, nationhood and society in the modern world, and the complex interplay between domestic and international politics.

Psychology: covers the main core areas of psychology, including social, developmental and cognitive psychology. It gives you an insight into current issues and research findings, and emphasises practical and applied aspects of psychology.

Sociology: provides you with a thorough grounding in sociological theory and method and will stimulate a critical understanding of society and social processes. Through the modules offered, you will confront issues of education, equality of opportunity, gender, health and illness, psychoanalytic theory, race and ethnicity, and youth.

Socio-Legal Studies: provides you with a broader approach to the study of law than is typically found in conventional law courses. It develops an understanding of the social, political and ideological characteristics of law and the legal system. Modules will introduce you to such issues as gender and race discrimination, civil liberties and human rights, welfare rights and social policy, as well as various aspects of the criminal justice system.

Third World Studies: introduces you to the main issues and concerns within the contemporary Third World. It emphasises the multi-dimensional nature of the processes involved in all aspects of development and alerts you to the diversity of Third World experience.

War and Conflict Studies: places the study of war and conflict in an historical, contemporary and comparative context. It examines the relationship between war, society and culture; it analyses the practice of warfare and its impact; and it evaluates the prescriptions for the limitation, regulation, prevention and resolution of war and conflict.

Women's Studies: provides an opportunity to explore gendered relations in society, and to engage in the range of feminist theory and analysis of the diversity of women's experience, achievements, needs and interests. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, it draws on modules from sociology, history, criminology and psychology to support its own specialist modules.

Entry Requirements

• Three A levels (A2) at grades BCC or two A levels (A2) at grades BB
• English GCSE grade C or above
• Curriculum 2000 combinations will be considered on an individual basis