Politics Summer School - FREE EVENT FOR YR12 STUDENTS (Leeds Beckett)


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Leeds Beckett University
School of Social Sciences

Politics & International Relations Summer School
12-13 July 2018

A FREE EVENT FOR YEAR 11 & 12 STUDENTS

Are you thinking about studying these subjects at university?

·       Politics
·       International Relations
·       Global Development
·       Peace Studies
·       Human Rights

If you want to find out more and get a head start our Politics & International Relations Summer School is designed for you. The event will:

·       examine a range of contemporary issues and debates, and introduce you to a variety of approaches to the study of politics, international relations and related subjects
·       give an insight into what it’s like to study these subjects at university
·       boost your knowledge, understanding and critical thinking for A level, including Government and Politics, History and Sociology
·       enable you to enhance your UCAS personal statement
·       provide two days of stimulating discussion and debate concerning issues that matter
Planned sessions include:

•       Political parties and ideologies – no more governing from the centre? Left, right and the rise of populism (Dr Paul Wetherly)
•       ‘Brexit means Brexit’, but what kind of Brexit will it be? (Dr Sophia Price)
•       Is there a new cold war? Examining the tensions between Russia and the West (Dr Steve Wright)
•       Understanding political economy – the relationship between ‘politics’ and ‘economics’ (Dr Tom Houseman)
•       Why we disagree about Climate Change (Dr John Willott)
•       Understanding peace studies – how can we resolve conflicts in the modern world? (Professor Rachel Julian)

There will also be opportunities to meet academic staff and discuss your interests and plans, get advice on the UCAS application process, and find out more about the courses available at Leeds Beckett University.

The programme will run from 9.30am to 3pm on each day and will include lunch and refreshments.  Full details will be announced soon.

To register your interest in the Summer School and receive full details or to book your place please contact
Yvonne Rayner y.rayner@leedsbeckett.a.uk

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