This course introduces students to the key issues and institutions in British politics. Contemporary British politics will be examined in light of changes since the Second World War. Students completing this course will have a comprehension of the core institutions of British governance, the British party system with an emphasis on the Conservative and Labour parties as well as the role of the Liberal Democrats, the challenges posed by devolution and the rise of nationalist parties particularly in Scotland, but also in Wales and Northern Ireland, and the UK’s ongoing relationship with the European Union.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Identify the core institutions of British governance and explain their evolution since the Second World War, and their contemporary roles.
- Discuss the nature of the British party system, and explain the causes of continuity and change.
- Assess the impact of devolution on British governance, and draw conclusions about the future of the United Kingdom.
- Evaluate the causes of Britain’s difficult relationship with Europe, and the potential future directions for this relationship following the Brexit referendum.
Indicative Assessment
Tutorial Participation 10% Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4Short Essay (1500w) 20% Learning Outcomes 1
Research Essay (2500w) 40% Learning Outcomes 3, 4
Final Exam (2hrs during the examination period) 30% Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
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Workload
Two hour lecture and one tutorial per week for 12 weeks. Students are expected to commit a further 94 hours of independent study over the semester (total 130 hours).Requisite and Incompatibility
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Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $3420 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $4860 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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