BA Politics (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview

Our course draws together existing teaching and research expertise on important issues surrounding the influence of power, governance, sovereignty, conflict, order, mediation, obligation, justice, accountability, legitimacy, security, and decision-making. Our Politics (with Foundation Year) option is a four-year course with an integrated foundation year which leads to the same qualification as our three-year honors degree. It has been specifically designed for those wanting to undertake degree-level study but who may not meet the entry requirements or have traditional qualifications. The Foundation Year (Year 0) offers you the chance to expand and strengthen your confidence, skills, and knowledge €“ ensuring that you are well-prepared and qualified to progress into Year 1 of the undergraduate degree.

General Eligibility

A typical offer is based on a minimum of 48 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g. A-Levels (including AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted and Cambridge Technical Diplomas / Certificates Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate is accepted

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• IELTS (SELT or Non-SELT) or IELTS Indicator 6.0 (5.5)