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...
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.<br/><br/><br/>- **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. <br/><br/><br/>- **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.<br/><br/><br/>- **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.<br/><br/><br/>- **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.<br/><br/><br/>- **Stay informed.** Understand and analyse an ever-changing political landscape, both in the UK and the world.<br/><br/><br/>**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:**<br/><br/>BA (Hons) Anthropology<br/>BA (Hons) Art History<br/>BA (Hons) Creative Writing<br/>BSc (Hons) Criminology<br/>BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology<br/>BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology<br/>BA (Hons) English<br/>BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing<br/>BA (Hons) History<br/>BSc (Hons) International Relations<br/>LLB (Hons) Law<br/>LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology<br/>BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations<br/>BSc (Hons) Sociology<br/>BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
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Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
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Course Code
L203
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
32-48 points from Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers in any subject
Pass Access Course (any subject) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent
32-48 points from Irish Leaving certificate.
Accept in combination with other level 3 qualifications
32-48 points minimum of 2 A Levels.
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