Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year

Foundation courses A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:

You don’t have the grades for a full degree course You have non-traditional qualifications or experience You’re starting university after some time away from education You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.

Life as a foundation year student During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.

As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.

Why choose this course Politics and International Relations is about the dynamics of power, and how to navigate those dynamics for both domestic and transnational ends.

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Our course will introduce you to cross-cutting questions of transnational political movements, war and change, and how national policy can be harnessed to address global challenges.

Along the way you’ll be able to address the social and political issues behind the biggest debates in contemporary politics and international affairs.

What you will study On our BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations, you’ll receive a grounding in both these disciplines, and come to understand the relationship between them. You’ll examine questions of global significance, develop an understanding of the theories and concepts used to understand global politics, and explore the interplay of national and international dynamics.

Foundation year If you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this degree with a Social Sciences Foundation Year. This is an extra year of study to develop your skills and make it easier for you to get started at university. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree.