The Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) Dr Justin Greaves Director of Student Experience and Progression (DSEP)

Why Study Politics?

Why Study Politics?

‘A Junction Subject’ It is a ‘junction’ subject incorporating many different disciplines Fun, fascinating, conflict of ideas – everyone likes a good argument!

PAIS at Warwick One of the largest Politics departments in the UK – 50 members of academic staff plus post-doctoral fellows Interacting with academics considered leaders in their field Wide range of modules on offer – personalise degree to suit interests and career goals (choice and flexibility) And a wide range of teaching methods

In my view PAIS is: Modern Dynamic Innovative Friendly Supportive Stimulating And believe it or not – fun! (as well as being a research and teaching leader!)

Research in PAIS All academics are research active 60% of our research was deemed ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in 2008 Research Assessment Exercise; UK Rank in Politics - 7 th Expected to move into the top 5 Undergraduate teaching by full-time faculty members (research-led teaching)

The Student Experience Study skills provision Feedback (timely, detailed, helpful) Study abroad opportunities (5 of our exchange partners in global Top 20!) Internship opportunities Employability and personal development Politics Society and Students’ Union

PAIS Degrees A number of core degrees 1.BA Politics 2.BA Politics with International Studies 3.BA Politics and Sociology 4.BA Politics, International Studies and Quantitative Methods 5.BA Politics, International Studies and French (or German, Hispanic Studies or Italian)

PAIS Core Degree Structures Single Honours Pathways First Year: Politics and Politics with International Studies - identical Introduction to Politics World Politics Political Research in the 21 st Century Approved Outside Option (or 15 CAT PAIS modules)

PAIS Core Degree Structures Second Year Politics: Political Theory From Hobbes Core Issues in Comparative Politics 2 Option Modules Politics with International Studies: Political Theory From Hobbes Theories of International Relations 2 Option Modules

PAIS Core Degree Structures Third Year (Both Pathways) Issues in Political Theory 3 Option Modules (can include Dissertation) See web-pages for other degree structures Average contact teaching hours – 12 hours per week (1 st year); 11 hours (2 nd and 3 rd year)

Student Support and Welfare Excellent academic and pastoral support (including within first year residences) Comprehensive monitoring of student progression through the personal tutor system and DSEP (one to one meetings with students etc)

PAIS Study Abroad

Life after PAIS A wide variety of top careers: Local, national government, EU the civil service; the diplomatic corps UN and other international governmental and non-governmental organisations the media, including broadcasting, journalism, publishing, and web-based media business and industry; the legal profession

Employment Statistics Percentage in employment or further study after six months: 94 per cent Percentage of those employed who have a Graduate Job after six months: 81 per cent Average salary after 6 months - £ Guardian University Guide – 2 nd in Russell Group for Career prospects

You can see one of my first year lectures on You Tube (recorded by the Warwick Knowledge Centre) Also - PAIS students on the University ‘study and admissions’ video wall Outreach at Warwick (‘Thinking about University’)

Further Information about PAIS First port of call: Admissions: (024) Dr Justin Greaves Director of Student Experience & Progression (DSEP) PAIS Website