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Teaching Experience

Elections and Voting Behaviour: Stage 2, Semester 1 (2024)
Research Design: Stage 2, Semester 2 (2025 and 2026)
Politics in the United Kingdom: Stage 2, Semester 2 (2026)
Introduction to Comparative Politics: Stage 1, Semester 1 (2026)

Elections and Voting Behaviour

The module offers an introduction to voting behaviour from a comparative perspective, comparing cases across the world. In each session, students will be introduced to major theories of voting and empirical evidence over time and across contexts. The module employs theoretical tools from political science, sociology, and psychology from the last six decades to introduce students to fundamental questions and debates on how citizens decide in elections.

Research Design

Research Design engages students with different ways to conduct empirical research into political phenomena. The module introduces students to qualitative and quantitative research tools so that students can analyse empirical research and come up with appropriate research designs to conduct their own research. This module aims to develop students’ confidence and independence as researchers of political phenomena, both within the undergraduate degree and beyond.

Politics of the United Kingdom

The purpose of this module is to explore where power lies in UK politics. The first half of the module will draw on theories of power to examine political institutions, such as the executive, the legislature, elections and political parties. The second half of the module will explore developments in UK politics, such as Brexit, devolution and representation. However, what we study in UK politics in theory, and how UK politics works in practice, are often two different things. Therefore, in addition to equipping students with an academic understanding of UK politics, this module also aims to provide students with a practical understanding. By the end of this module, students will be able to interrogate and critically evaluate contemporary and common notions of UK politics.

Introduction to Comparative Politics

The module introduces students to the core conceptual debates and key issues that have shaped – and continue to shape – the field of Comparative Politics. The module will analyse the concept and organisation of the state, political parties, institutions, social cleavages, electoral systems and elections, presidentialism and parliamentarism. Throughout the module, examples from various countries and cases around the world are used to clarify theories and highlight the importance of comparison as a method of political explanation.

Teaching Qualification

Associate Fellowship HEA

Teaching Awards

Highly Commended GTA of the Year at the York SU Excellence Awards 2026

This award was designed to recognise graduate teachers who deliver quality, enthusiastic teaching, which brings fresh perspectives to module content. Endeavours to make their contact time valuable and have a positive impact on the learning experience of their students. Provides constructive feedback and is always happy to discuss anything further. Is knowledgeable, reliable and always gives constructive advice, ensuring students follow relevant protocol. Effectively contributes to the academic experience within the department. Advocates for sustainable practices in their teaching or encourages students to consider sustainability in their academic work or personal lives.

Department of Politics GTA Teaching Award 2025

The GTA Teaching Award is intended to recognize and reward the dedication and important contribution that Graduate Teaching Assistants make to teaching and learning in the Department of Politics and International Relations. The GTA Teaching Award recognizes the accomplishment of GTAs who have demonstrated excellence and creativity in their teaching and commitment to student learning.

I received the following feedback from nominees:

"Grace has supported me immensely through my Research Design project which I was struggling to comprehend. Even when I was dealing with things at home and couldn’t attend some of the seminars, she was always extremely responsive when I needed her assistance and I could not be more grateful"
"Incredibly kind and knowledgeable. Always cares about her students and knows how to explain things in clear and understandable language!"
"Every seminar was well prepared and very engaging. Every week Grace was very helpful in guiding our focus and understanding of the readings and the lectures, as well as our exam preparations. She always provided a good balance of advice and feedback whilst also encouraging us to think for ourselves and develop our own lines of argument"
"Lovely seminar teacher, really hardworking and I really appreciated her during research design"
"She’s incredibly engaging and interactive. Best seminars I’ve had at uni"
"Was able to provide engaging and enjoyable seminars as well as provide really good help for my summative when i was struggling"
"Engaging seminars"
"She has been really helpful across both semesters teaching interesting modules. Her feedback is always really amazing"
"Great seminar leader"
"Providing constructive and detailed guidance with my seminar work"
"She is a wonderful teacher "

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