Queen Mary University of London School of Politics and International Relations by Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary, University of London School of Politics and International Relations Undergraduate studies

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The east London advantage Barts and The London serves a huge population of unrivalled diversity in the east of London, but is also next door to the City of London, one of the UK’s richest neighbourhoods. This means that our medical and dental students encounter a huge range of medical conditions while building the patient contact hours they need to become confident and competent professionals.

Campus-based “East London and the wider Thames Gateway offer our medical students the opportunity to observe a wide range of diseases – from diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, obesity, TB and even malnutrition. This is a unique learning environment for their medical training.” Cathy Baker, Head of Graduate Entry Programme in Medicine

2012 Olympics on our doorstep The 2012 Olympics are taking place very close to Queen Mary’s Mile End campus, and our Whitechapel and West Smithfield campuses are also not far away. Barts Hospital, the new Royal London Hospital and our associated Trusts will provide healthcare for the Olympic athletes and the general public during the summer games. This will be an exciting time to be in London.

Barts and The London is part of Queen Mary, the only College of the University of London to offer extensive campus-based facilities. This promotes a sense of community and encourages an active student life. All our first year medical and dental students who live a certain distance from the School are allocated places in residences at the Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square and Mile End campuses. East London also offers affordable privately-owned accommodation at a walking distance from our campuses. See page XX for more details about accommodation.

State-of-the-art clinical facilities We have modern state-of-the art buildings alongside more traditional teaching facilities such as our fantastic library. The Dental School now contains a clinical skills laboratory which closely simulates the real clinical

Contents

Welcome to the School of Politics and International Relations

Living in London

Entry requirements Why study Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary? Queen Mary, University of London Degree programmes

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• BA Politics

• BA International Relations

• BA Politics with Business Management

• BA History and Politics

• BA Economics and Politics

• BA Law and Politics

• BA Geography and Politics

• BA Language and Politics

Further information

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Teaching and Assessment Accommodation Study abroad Admissions

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Welcome to the School of Politics and International Relations

The School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary offers a lively and stimulating environment in which to study the political ideas, institutions and processes that shape our collective life. Politics and international relations are academic disciplines that cover a diversity of interrelated subjects: the study of government and political institutions, international relations, public policy, political ideas and ideologies, all of which are taught at Queen Mary in a variety of national and regional contexts. You are actively encouraged to develop a critical understanding of the interplay between theory and practice. With close proximity to, and connections with, Britain’s national political institutions and the headquarters of the country’s major political parties, organisations and think tanks, studying at Queen Mary provides an excellent entry into the world of politics and international relations.

We pride ourselves on our friendly and informal approach, as well as the quality of our teaching. In the most recent National Student Satisfaction survey (NSS 2010) 98 per cent of students rated staff as “good at explaining things,” and 88 per cent were satisfied with the quality of the course overall. As a School, we have a strong commitment to research, and we aim to integrate our research interests with our teaching.

This means that students become familiar with the latest developments, at times even learning from academics who are contributing to the body of knowledge in this field. In the Government’s latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008), the quality of our research placed us in the top 20 Politics and International Relations departments in the UK.

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Why study Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary?

We strive to maintain a friendly and informal ethos where everyone, staff and students, can pursue their intellectual interests in an atmosphere of mutual tolerance and respect.

Personal advisers All students are allocated a personal adviser at the start of their studies. Your adviser is available to support your academic progress, discuss your module choices and approve them. Essentially, they are your first port of call for anything that comes up during your time with us.

Small group teaching and assessment As well as lectures, you will benefit from small group teaching with a good staff / student ratio. This means that you are able to ask questions in a supportive environment, and develop confidence in voicing your opinions and taking part in group discussions. Assessment is usually through a mix of exams, presentations and coursework. The exact methods will depend on the modules you take.

Modular degree structure Our flexible modular system means that you benefit from specialist teaching along with the freedom to shape your own programme of study. In addition to the required core components, and timetable permitting, you can choose modules that reflect your interests, for example, a geography or law option. In addition to this, we offer several joint honours degree programmes in conjunction with the Schools of Economics, History, Geography, Languages, Linguistics, Film and Law and Business Management.

Career opportunities Queen Mary is in the top 10 in the UK for graduate starting salaries (The Sunday Times). During your time at Queen Mary we are committed to giving you the skills and support which will equip you for success after university. A single or joint honours degree in politics and international relations will give you a broad range of skills and knowledge valued by employers: • analytical ability – politics is all about logical thinking and making sense of complicated factors • research skills – particularly as you’ll complete a 12,000-word dissertation (which will also give you staying power) • writing ability – essays, exams and seminar papers, plus that dissertation, will ensure you can do far more than just string sentences together • presentation skills – you’ll give seminar presentations, take part in debates and even roleplaying exercises • IT skills – as with any other university subject, you’ll wordprocess your work, use email to correspond with your tutors and surf the web in researching essays and so on. We encourage students to make use of the opportunities London provides for internships and work placements, where these can be accommodated alongside their studies.

Our graduates go into a mixture of careers, with some, not surprisingly, being attracted to politics: political parties, local government, think-tanks and government departments. Political journalism and TV are also obvious choices. For those who want to take a different path, finance and banking, management training, PR and advertising are also popular, as is the Law conversion course. For example, one recent Queen Mary graduate now works for the Conservatives on the Greater London Authority; another is on BBC News 24; and another developed a specialisation in the area of Muslim women and work whilst working for the Cabinet office on employment and ethnic minorities – she has been published by a high-profile thinktank and quoted widely in the press. The School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary runs a range of Masters programmes including: Public Policy, International Relations and

Global and Comparative Politics, which can be undertaken as stand-alone Masters or as training for a doctoral degree. Careers Service You will be supported by the Queen Mary Careers Service, which offers careers advice and information, as well as help with making employment choices, applications, interview technique and all aspects of job hunting. This covers all types of work (including politics) in the UK and overseas, as well as further study, part time jobs, internships and volunteering. The Careers Service runs a number of workshops and seminars, as well as Careers Fairs and employer presentations throughout the year, which will give you the opportunity to meet prospective employers and find out more about different careers. Exhibitors this year have included JPMorgan, Ericsson, Barclays Capital, Teach First, international law firms and many more. For more information, see www.careers.qmul.ac.uk

Queen Mary, University of London

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Queen Mary, University of London

The campus is a distinguishing Queen Mary is the feature of the College. It is a third largest college peaceful, friendly environment only a few metres from the of the University of bustle of Mile End Road, with London. Located on landscaped squares and a host on one site: cafés, bars an attractive campus ofandfacilities restaurants, the Students’ in east London, Union, the Student Village, bank, bookshop and travel agency. approximately 20 The academic facilities are minutes by tube from housed in architecturally diverse buildings, ranging from the the West End. We Victorian Queens’ Building to have 15,000 students the modern, award winning Informatics Teaching Laboratory studying in four and the Joseph Priestley Chemistry Building. faculties plus Barts and The London Our roots School of Medicine The campus is historically the and Dentistry. home of Queen Mary College, University of London which began Of these, more than life in the Nineteenth Century as the People’s Palace, a 1,600 are following philanthropic centre for the postgraduate courses intellectual and cultural improvement of east Londoners. and undertaking Westfield College was founded in research. 1882 in Hampstead as a

pioneering college for the higher education of women. In 1989 Queen Mary and Westfield College was formed from the merger of Queen Mary College and Westfield College. In 1995 the College merged again, this time with two leading medical colleges, to create Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry within Queen Mary. The London Hospital Medical College, England’s first medical school, was established in 1785, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College was established in 1843.

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Academic standards An international We take pride in the quality of our community academic research. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise confirmed Queen Mary’s excellence in a broad range of fields. Overall the College was ranked eleventh in the country by The Guardian and was declared “the biggest star” in the RAE by the Times Higher Education Supplement. 62 per cent of research in the College was deemed to be “internationally excellent “ or “world -leading”, a figure which places us within the top ten institutions in the country. Teaching quality is regularly monitored and student feedback encouraged, with student representatives on all the major policy making committees.

The University of London The federal University of London is a wide-ranging body made up of more than 50 institutions, which together form the largest and most diverse university in Britain. The University of London has an outstanding international reputation founded on the quality of its teaching and research. Queen Mary is self-governing; however, all the University of London’s central facilities, including Senate House Library, which contains 1.4 million volumes, are available to our students.

We are a truly multicultural community with 21.5 per cent of our students from overseas. We have links with a variety of international institutions. Whether you have studied in England before, or if this is a new experience for you, you’ll find a warm welcome at the College. For more about international students at Queen Mary, see www.qmul.ac.uk/international

Visit us The best way to find out more about Queen Mary is to come and see it for yourself. The Education Liaison and Access Office organises Campus Tours throughout the year. These are intentionally informal and restricted to small groups so everyone has the chance to ask questions. They are a great way of finding out about living and studying here and normally last about one hour. You will be shown around by a current student. If you want to see a particular department, this can usually be arranged when you book your visit. To book a place on a campus tour or to attend an Open or Visit Day: Tel: +44(0)20 7882 5544 email: visitus@qmul.ac.uk www.qmul.ac.uk/visitus

Degree programmes

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Degree programmes

Our range of degree programmes and choice of modules mean that you gain an excellent grounding, that then allows for specialisation in your second and third years. Single Honours BA Politics

Politics students should be exposed to the work of the major political thinkers, whose ideas have had a significant impact on the formation of the modern world. This module will also help you develop crucial intellectual skills of analysis and criticism. In addition, you will take one module from a limited number of options, along with two further modules selected from a wider range of options. Second year options include British Politics; Parties, Elections and Government; International Relations; Global Governance; Politics of the Developing World; and International Security.

(three years) The BA in Politics is designed to familiarise you with the discipline of politics, including political theory, ideas and ideologies, government and institutions, international relations and comparative politics. As with all our degree programmes, the BA in Politics is taught within a modular framework. In the first year you will take three or four Politics modules: Introduction to Politics; Political Analysis; Comparative Government and Politics; and Introduction to International Relations, which together provide an excellent introduction. One other module may be chosen from another department as an alternative to taking the International Relations module. In the second year, you will take the core module, Modern Political Thought. This reflects the School’s view that all single Honours

In the final year, you will undertake an extended piece of research for the Politics Research Project, with support from the School and your adviser. Other than this, you are free to design your own programme of study. We offer an extensive range of final year modules which mirror the research specialisms of our staff.

BA International Relations (three years) International Relations (IR) at Queen Mary covers the broad themes and theories associated with the study of IR, but also draws on the School’s distinctive expertise in a number of areas. You will cover the historical study of International Relations, through the Cold War, and into the current era of globalisation and the ‘war on

terror’. You will also examine theories of International Relations, applying them and reflecting on their relevance through the use of both historical and contemporary examples. In addition, you have the opportunity to specialise in particular fields with modules such as: International Security; International Politics and the Developing World; Global Governance; The Comparative Politics of the Middle East; US Foreign Policy; European Integration; and The Globalisation Debate. You will be able to pursue your own distinctive area of interest in your final year dissertation.

BA Politics with Business Management (three years) This is a major / minor degree programme that links the complementary subjects of Politics and Business Management. You will follow the single honours Politics programme, with additional modules in Business Management. This gives you the opportunity to pursue the more vocationally oriented study of Business Management, within the general intellectual framework provided by the Politics modules.

Joint Honours Joint Honours degrees combine the study of Politics and International Relations with another arts or social science subject, or with Law. Generally,

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students on these programmes divide their time more or less equally between the two core subjects in their first year, and may then choose to continue to study both disciplines in equal proportions, or to specialise in one or the other. In the case of our four-year joint honours degrees combining politics with a language, a minimum number of modules must be taken from the relevant language department. Students studying a language usually spend their third year abroad in a country where the language they are studying is spoken, either studying or working. You can find out more about the language component from the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film at: www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk

BA History and Politics (three years) This degree reflects the close links between the two disciplines and is taught jointly by the School’ of Politics and History. It provides an opportunity to understand the modern world by studying the evolution of political ideas and institutions side by side with the historical development of the major powers.

BSc Economics and Politics (three years) Politics and economics are closely related disciplines. In the first year you will take four politics, and four economics modules. You can choose from core modules in

macroeconomics, microeconomics and the quantitative techniques used in economic investigation taught in the School of Economics and Finance, combined with modules in introductory politics, comparative government and politics, and international relations, taught by the School of Politics and International Relations. In your second and third years you can continue to split your studies in equal proportions, or you can specialise more completely according to how your interests develop.

BA Law and Politics (three years) This joint honours degree, the first of its kind in the University of London, offers you the opportunity to study the closely related disciplines of Law and Politics side by side in a three-year programme. In the first year, you take constitutional law and the law of contract, together with introduction to politics and a full option within the School of Politics and International Relations. The programme is designed so that you could, by choosing the appropriate law options, obtain the usual exemptions from legal professional examinations, or alternatively you could focus on subjects in the School of Politics and International Relations. The degree is aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in which knowledge of both the legal and governmental systems is of major importance, and should appeal especially to those wishing to study public policy in its legal context.

Graduate profile: Shuvra de la Mer

Studied: Politics – graduated 2003 Currently: I am a senior journalist for ‘News and Multimedia’ at BBC Monitoring. Why did you choose Queen Mary? I knew Queen Mary had a very good Politics School. I also liked the fact that is a part of the University of London, which is respected worldwide. What did you gain from your time at Queen Mary? I think education is more than just attending lectures and reading books. As well as these, Queen Mary gave me the opportunity to engage with like-minded students through clubs and societies, organised outings and events, and a vibrant social atmosphere.

Salary bracket: £25-35,000 What are your career plans in the next five years? I intend to expand my experience and skills in journalism, begin further university education, and travel more widely in the next five years.

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BA Geography and Politics (three years) This degree programme is for you if you are interested in current affairs as well as the dynamic environmental, social and cultural systems and processes in the world around us. It explores the spatial and social aspects of government activity, and will extend your knowledge of political theory and practice by relating politics to its geographical context. The BA Geography and Politics entails an exploration of the geographical bases of politics alongside the study of political theory and practice. Within geography, your choices will usually fall within human geography with modules on cities, public policy, and Third World development.

BA Language and Politics (four years) The study of a language with politics offers the exciting prospect of a four-year degree programme that combines two contrasting, but often complementary, areas of interest. Whether you choose French, German, Hispanic Studies or Russian you will follow the core modules designed to help you develop your skills in writing and speaking that language as well as core modules in Politics. In addition you will normally spend a year abroad in a country where the language is spoken. Your time will

be spent either studying or working depending on where you go. • German and Politics – If you have no previous knowledge of German, you may still be admitted if you can demonstrate the necessary language-learning aptitude. In this case, you will be encouraged to spend your third year in a german speaking country. • French and Politics – Prior knowledge of French is required for admission to this degree programme. • Russian and Politics – This programme may be three or four years, depending on whether you have previous knowledge of Russian, and whether time is spent abroad. If you have no previous knowledge of Russian, you may still be admitted if you can demonstrate the necessary language-learning aptitude; in this case you would be required to spend an initial year studying the Russian language before proceeding to the first year of the BA. • Hispanic Studies and Politics – You may still be admitted if you can demonstrate the necessary language-learning aptitude. In this case you will be encouraged to spend your third year in a spanish speaking country. For further information on all degree programmes offered by the School of Politics and International Relations go to www.politics.qmul.ac.uk

STUDENT PROFILE

Andy Krey, Politics “One of the best things about the course is that it includes both historical and contemporary issues that affect all our lives. It also gives you a better understanding of why political leaders make decisions that may seem unreasonable to us.”

Living in London

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Living in London

A world-famous city and the nation’s capital, London is an exciting place to live. If you’re new to the city, you’re in for a treat; and if you’ve lived here before, then you’ll know there’s always more to explore. Either way, student life in 1 Old Street, London promises to and surrounding be an adventure. EAT… Yelo, on Hoxton Square With eight million residents, London is up there with Tokyo and NYC in terms of sheer size. Yet rather than a single city, London is actually a patchwork of different areas – many of them former villages in their own right. Many retain their own centres, with a parade of shops, bars and restaurants that reflects its own particular and historic character. Depending on your mood, the occasion and the kind of place you are looking for, you can make this diversity work to your advantage – there’s always somewhere that will suit your mood, budget, and the kind of occasion you are looking for. Queen Mary’s main campus is at Mile End, well connected to the rest of the city by tube. Mile End (Central line) and Stepney Green (Hammersmith and City, and District lines) are both a short walk away.

(Thai food) Shish, an upmarket kebab restaurant. VISIT… White Cube Gallery. This area is the epicentre of the East End’s artistic community. SHOP… The Hoxton Boutique. The Sunday Flower Market at Columbia Road is legendary amongst Londoners.

2 Shoreditch, and Brick Lane EAT… Brick Lane is London’s ‘Curry Capital’– an entire street lined with Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants. Brick Lane Beigel Bake, open 24-hours (great for bagel emergencies). VISIT… The Old Truman Brewery,

a converted brewery and home to numerous fashion designers, artists and DJs. All Star Lanes, a boutique bowling alley serving burgers and cocktails.

3 Bow Wharf EAT… The Fat Cat Café Bar and The Thai Room VISIT… Jongleurs Comedy Club, which, as well as the comedy, has a bar and restaurant plus post-comedy disco on Friday and Saturday nights.

4 Docklands, and Canary Wharf EAT… Carluccio’s, an Italian chain serving exceptional food. Wagamama in the Jubilee Place Mall. Bene Bene, which offers a huge selection of sandwiches, salads, bagels and desserts. VISIT… The Museum in Docklands, which explores the story of the docks from Roman settlement through to recent regeneration.

5 Bethnal Green, and Victoria Park EAT… E Pellici, on Bethnal

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Green Road, an Italian greasy spoon café which has been around since 1900. Near Victoria Park, Lauriston Road has some great cafes and restaurants.

EAT… with Mile End’s big range

and Mile End Station includes a Nando’s barbecue chicken restaurant, Roastars coffee, a Budgens with a hot food counter, and the Golden Bird, a popular Chinese restuarant. Turning right out of the College towards Stepney Green, there’s the Pride of Asia (Bangladeshi), and The Half Moon, a Wetherspoon’s pub serving traditional pub fare. The Palm Tree pub by Regent’s Canal and The Crown pub at the top of Grove Road are also both highly recommended.

of eating places, our students never go hungry, whatever their culinary skills. The small parade of shops between the College

VISIT… Mile End Park, 90 acres of greenery in the heart of the East End where you’ll find an

VISIT… Modern Art and Vilma Gold galleries on Vyner Street, just north of Bethnal Green.

6 Mile End, and surrounding area

ecology park; an arts park; and a terraced garden and a sports park. The Mile End Stadium, includes an eight lane athletics track, artificial hockey/football pitches and grass football pitches. The Genesis Cinema, go on Wednesday night for a student discount.The Whitechapel Gallery: famous for exhibitions by big name artists.discount. The Whitechapel Gallery: famous for exhibitions by big name artists.

1 Old Street, and surrounding 2 Shoreditch, and Brick Lane 3 Bow Wharf 4 Docklands, and Canary Wharf 5 Bethnal Green, and Victoria Park 6 Mile End, and surrounding area

Entry requirements

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Entry requirements

UCAS POINTS TARIFF Units - Minimum number required: 18 â&#x20AC;˘ Number preferred: 18. Tariff score Points accepted: 340+ GCE AS-level Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. Excluded subjects General Studies. GCE A-level Acceptability Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Additional information Preference for A in Government/ Politics or commensurate social science subject. Excluded subjects General Studies and Critical Thinking. ASVCE Acceptability Not included in offer. AVCE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vocational A-levels Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. Additional information Must be combined with an A2 in a relevant subject at grade B or above.

AVCE Double Award Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. Additional information A Level at grade C or above also required. Key Skills Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. ACCESS AND SUPPORTING QUALIFICATIONS Access to HE Subjects and grades required Arts/Humanities based course. Social science component at A-level standard required. Distinction in at least 25 level 3 credits, and Merit in at least 10 level 3 credits. Additional information Must be recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency for HE OTHER QUALIFICATIONS A-level (pre-2000) Acceptability Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Subjects and grades required ABB including Government/ Politics or commensurate social science. Excluded subjects General Studies. Advanced Diploma Acceptability Not accepted

Advanced GNVQ Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. Subjects and grades required Distinction Additional information A2/AS-level also required. BTEC National Diploma or Certificate (pre-September 2002) Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. Subjects and grades required At least five Distinctions in the final year. BTEC National Certificate (12 units) Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. Subjects and grades required Overall double grade of DD. BTEC National Diploma (18 units) Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. Subjects and grades required Overall DDD. International Baccalaureate Acceptability Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Subjects and grades required 32 points, 3 higher levels 5/6.

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European Baccalaureate Acceptability Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Subjects and grades required 75-80 per cent overall with a good pass in English.

Advanced Higher Acceptability Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Additional information Government/Politics or Social Science grade B.

Irish Leaving Certificate Acceptability Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Subjects and grades required AABBB.

OTHER EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS The University accepts a wide range of EU and International qualifications in addition to those already mentioned – for information please contact the Admissions Office or visit www.qmul.ac.uk/international/ countries/

Scottish Framework Qualifications Tariff Points and Grades Tariff Score – 340+ Scottish Higher grade range AABBB. Scottish Advanced Higher grade range AAB. One of the subjects taken at either Higher or Advanced Higher level would need to be a social science Higher Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. Additional information Government/Politics or Social Science preferred

If your first language is not English: An IELTS score of 7.0 will be required. IELTS is the International English Language Testing System – for more information see www.ielts.org Exemptions are made for those taking the International Baccalaureate where the language of instruction is English.

Further information

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Teaching and assessment As a student at the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary you play an active part in your acquisition of skills and knowledge. Teaching is by a mixture of formal lectures and small group seminars. The seminars are designed to generate informed discussion around a set topic, and may involve student presentations, group exercises and role-play, as well as open discussion. Most modules are assessed by a mixture of written work and final examination. The School of Politics and International Relations is based in the Arts building which has a range of purpose-built lecture theatres, seminar rooms and computer rooms. Extensive learning resources can be found in the college library, just across the campus, which contains course books and journals along with a wide range of electronic journals, databases and audiovisual materials. Queen Mary

students also have access to other University of London libraries, such as Senate House and the LSE library, which may be useful for more in-depth research in the final year. Within London there are a range of other research resources for politics students including the British Library and the Public Records Office. Student learning is enhanced through the use of a Virtual Learning Environment, where students can access electronic materials and communicate with each other. We take pride in the close and friendly working relationship we have with our students. You are assigned a personal adviser who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your time at the College. We have an active Staff Student Liaison Committee, including elected student representatives, which meets regularly throughout the year to bring studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; issues to the attention of staff. The College Advice and Counselling Service provides support on financial and other personal issues.

Accommodation Queen Mary is the only campus university within central London, bringing together accommodation, teaching facilities and library provision on a single site. It is a pleasant environment, just off the Mile End Road, with cafes, bars, shops, a bank and the student union with all its leisure facilities. These include QMotion, a new state-of-the-art fitness centre. Most first years have the opportunity to live on site, with high quality self-catering accommodation for over 2,000 undergraduates. The student village has a shop, cafĂŠ-bar, launderette and 24-hour security. If you live more than one hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s travelling time away from Queen Mary, you are likely to be given campus accommodation. Details on how to apply for accommodation will be sent to you when the College sends you official confirmation that you have a place. Most second and third year students live in private accommodation close to campus, in housing that is relatively cheap compared to other parts of London. With the 2012 Olympics approaching, east London is seeing unprecedented levels of investment in infrastructure, making this an excellent time to be living in the area. Find out more about accommodation at: www.residences.qmul.ac.uk

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Study abroad

Admissions

We offer opportunities for students in their second and third years to spend either one term or one full academic year in a number of US and European universities. At present we have exchange agreements with the University of California, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Muhlenberg College (Pennsylvania) and Hunter College (New York).

Applicants will be invited to attend one of our regular Open Days. This gives you an opportunity to see the College campus and to meet staff and students.

We also participate in an exchange programme with European universities under the SOCRATES scheme (the European Union programme for the mobility of students and for cooperation in higher education).

College tours are also available all year round, and enable you to explore the campus with a current or recent student as guide.

Science Po, France At present we have one exchange agreement with Science Po (Rennes, France). The scheme will provide you with the opportunity to spend a substantial period of study (a minimum of three months, although the usual period is one academic year) at Sciences Po (Rennes, France). You will require a level of fluency in French, but Science Po does offer a pre-sessional French for academia course and offers some sessional courses in English. For further information about this, please contact the School.

We welcome applications from candidates holding a wide variety of international qualifications. Mature students and students from access courses are encouraged to apply.

For more details contact the Education Liaison and Access Office on +44 (0)20 7882 5544 or email visitus@qmul.ac.uk. Further information To find out more visit: www.politics.qmul.ac.uk Or write to: Undergraduate Administrator School of Politics and International Relations Queen Mary, University of London Mile End Road London E1 4NS Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8600 email: politics@qmul.ac.uk

STUDENT PROFILE

Anuka Gazara, Politics “I chose Queen Mary because it offers high quality teaching in a rich research environment. I was also impressed with the level of academic excellence in the School of Politics and International Relations. “The School of Politics and International Relations is firstrate and offers students the best and most recent information from professors and academics who are currently researching or working in the field of politics. “I am a member of the Politics Committee as well as the Queen Mary Conservative Society. I also participate in Provide, which is a volunteering organisation unique to Queen Mary. It offers students the chance to take part in a range of volunteering activities from teaching young children, to assisting legal clerks in a law firm. “Working on the Politics Society Newsletter was exciting and a lot of hard work but it gave me the opportunity to meet some inspiring and determined individuals.”

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For further information contact: Undergraduate Administrator School of Politics and International Relations Queen Mary, University of London Mile End Road London E1 4NS Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8600 email: politics@qmul.ac.uk www.politics.qmul.ac.uk