Politics with Foundation

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Politics

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 - 48 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

About this course

Be a part of the next generation leading political change and tackling some of the major issues we face. Hone your skills in practical, real-world scenarios and learn how to campaign for a local constituency or represent the UK at the Earth Summit in one of our unique simulations. We place politics in a broad setting, looking beyond Westminster and Washington to both the global and hyperlocal.

  • Learn from experts. Be inspired by teaching rooted in research. Work closely with experienced and engaging staff who are leading experts in their fields; areas of expertise include popular protest in the Middle East, NATO and security studies, the politics of China, global environmental politics and the politics of the European Union.

  • Design your degree. Integrate innovative modules from across the School of Society and Culture, focusing your degree on areas that interest you and making your degree your own.

  • Boost your experience. Opportunities to study abroad, gain practical experience or work in your chosen field. Build practical skills to take into your future through varied and innovative assessments.

  • Connect with the political environment. Field trips and guest speakers will help you connect more directly with the world of politics, including a first-year trip to London where an MP gives a behind the scenes tour of the House of Commons.

  • Stay informed. Understand and analyse an ever-changing political landscape, both in the UK and the world.

    This course is an integrated part of the BSc (Hons) Politics degree at the University of Plymouth. Successful completion of your foundation year (Year 0) will not lead to a separate award or qualification in its own right but provides progression onto Year 1 of BSc (Hons) Politics, or one of the following degree courses:

    BA (Hons) Anthropology BA (Hons) Art History BA (Hons) Creative Writing BSc (Hons) Criminology BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) English BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) History BSc (Hons) International Relations LLB (Hons) Law LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations BSc (Hons) Sociology BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 - 48 points
    BTEC PPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £26,000

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £26,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    4124 Finance officers
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    3531 Brokers
    3542 Importers and exporters

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Politics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £26,000

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    University of Plymouth

    Plymouth

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