Unlock the complexities of modern political landscapes with our comprehensive course on Political Study. Delve into ideologies like Conservatism, Nationalism, Socialism, Liberalism, Ecologism, and Multiculturalism, gaining a deep understanding of their historical roots, contemporary relevance, and global impact.
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In this Political Study course, learners will explore various aspects of government structures and political systems. They will gain an understanding of how political power is organized and distributed in both the UK and the US, including the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. They will also learn about the influence of political parties, pressure groups, and electoral processes on shaping policies and decision-making. The course delves into democratic principles and mechanisms like elections and referendums, as well as the concepts of nationalism, multiculturalism, and feminism in modern societies. Learners will study different political ideologies such as conservatism, liberalism, socialism, anarchism, and ecologism, understanding their historical backgrounds and contemporary relevance.
Additionally, the course covers important geopolitical issues like the European Union and the concept of devolution, providing a comprehensive foundation for understanding political systems and ideologies globally.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Politics
Module 02: Introduction to the British Constitution
Module 03: The Constitutional Framework of US Government
Module 04: The Executive Branch of Government
Module 05: The Legislative Branch of Government (Congress)
Module 06: The Judiciary
Module 07: The Judicial Branch of Government
Module 08: The Prime Minister and Cabinet
Module 09: Political Parties
Module 10: Pressure Groups
Module 11: Elections and Referendums
Module 12: The Electoral Process and Direct Democracy
Module 13: Parliament
Module 14: Comparative Approaches
Module 15: Democracy and Participation
Module 16: Nationalism
Module 17: Multiculturalism
Module 18: Feminism
Module 19: Conservatism
Module 20: Liberalism
Module 21: Socialism
Module 22: Anarchism
Module 23: Ecologism
Module 24: The European Union (EU)
Module 25: Devolution
Learning Outcomes:
Understand British and US constitutional frameworks and political branches.
Analyze roles of judiciary, prime minister, and political parties.
Evaluate electoral processes, democracy, and direct democracy mechanisms.
Compare ideologies like nationalism, liberalism, socialism, and ecologism critically.
Discuss multiculturalism, feminism, conservatism, and their political implications.
Examine EU policies and impacts of devolution on political systems.
CPD
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Political Study: Conservatism, Nationalism, Socialism and Multiculturalism 6:04:06 1: Module 01: Introduction to Politics 19:38 2: Module 02: The Nature and Sources of The British Constitution 12:34 3: Module 03: The Constitutional Framework of US Government 13:24 4: Module 04: The Executive Branch of Government 15:24 5: Module 05: The Legislative Branch of Government (Congress) 09:57 6: Module 06: The Judiciary 15:36 7: Module 07: The Judicial Branch of Government 12:15 8: Module 08: The Prime Minister and Cabinet 15:03 9: Module 09: Political Parties 15:03 10: Module 10: Pressure Groups 12:18 11: Module 11: Elections and Referendums 19:15 12: Module 12: The Electoral Process and Direct Democracy 17:53 13: Module 13: Parliament 15:12 14: Module 14: Comparative Approaches 14:09 15: Module 15: Democracy and Participation 10:59 16: Module 16: Nationalism 13:45 17: Module 17: Multiculturalism 16:27 18: Module 18: Feminism 13:09 19: Module 19: Conservatism 14:27 20: Module 20: Liberalism 13:28 21: Module 21: Socialism 19:24 22: Module 22: Anarchism 11:59 23: Module 23: Ecologism 14:03 24: Module 24: The European Union (EU) 14:24 25: Module 25: Devolution 13:20 26: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00
Who is this course for?
Political science students seeking comprehensive political theory knowledge.
Researchers interested in comparative political systems and ideologies.
Professionals in public policy analysis and governmental advisory roles.
Individuals preparing for civil service examinations and political consultancy.
Educators focusing on political theory and constitutional law.
Career path
Political Analyst
Policy Researcher
Government Advisor
Political Consultant
Public Policy Officer
Constitutional Law Expert
Certificates
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