Political Science at the London School of Economics
On this Quarter Abroad program, you can:
- Earn 16 quarter units
- Enroll in UC Davis courses to fulfill degree, major, minor, or GE requirements
- Experience academic coursework enriched by both the program’s location(s) and activities
Host Institution
London School of Economics and Political Science
Earn GE credit! Some courses on this program offer GE credit. Expand the sections below to view course descriptions and type of credit offered.
Courses (16 units)
You will enroll in the course set below. Expand the sections below to view course descriptions. Auditing is not an option. UC Davis programs are academic programs so participants should expect a substantial amount of course work.
- Political Science (POL) 117. Topics in the History of Political Thought (4)
- Political Science (POL) 117 – Draft Syllabus (PDF)
Political thought of a specific historical period. Topics may include: Ancient Athens, the Italian Renaissance, the Enlightenment, or 19th-century Germany. May be repeated 1 time(s) when topic differs. GE Credit: SS & WE. - Political Science (POL) 137. International Relations in Western Europe (4)
- Political Science (POL) 137 - Draft Syllabus (PDF)
Focus on Britain and the European Union. - Political Science (POL) 147A. West European Politics (4)
- Political Science (POL) 147A - Draft Syllabus (PDF)
Focus on politics and institutions in Europe. - Political Science (POL) 190. International Relations (4)
- Political Science (POL) 190 - Draft Syllabus (PDF)
Includes distinguished speakers series and visits to political institutions in London.
Eligibility
This program is open to students who meet the eligibility requirements.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are enforced for this program beyond the general eligibility requirements.
The following courses are recommended but not mandatory: POL 002, POL 003, POL 004 and POL 51.