Humanities and Social Sciences with Foundation Year

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your degree in Humanities and Social Sciences. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, conduct research, evaluate evidence, and develop your academic writing skills.

The skills you'll learn will help you work independently and collaboratively in a range of academic and professional settings. You'll build confidence in critical thinking, communication and problem-solving, while developing an understanding of the social, political, historical and cultural issues that shape society.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Humanities and Social Sciences. You'll explore some of the world's most pressing challenges, from inequality and cultural change to politics and global issues, while developing the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive difference.

A guaranteed placeOnce you've successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Humanities and Social Sciences with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Humanities and Social Sciences

Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

Learn how to research complex issues, analyse evidence and perspectives, and meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

Careers and opportunities

When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) Humanities and Social Sciences degree.

Humanities and social sciences graduates develop highly valued skills in critical thinking, research, communication and problem-solving. You'll learn to understand complex social issues from different perspectives and explore how societies can respond to challenges such as inequality, cultural change and global development.

Upon completing our Humanities and Social Sciences degree course, you'll be prepared for careers in areas such as policy development, social research, education, community development, local government, charities, media and public service. You'll also gain the adaptable skills needed to succeed in a wide range of professional roles and postgraduate study opportunities.

Portsmouth offers accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 24 hours and apply for a room in halls by 19 August (terms and conditions apply).

By signing up for Priority Clearing, you can receive accommodation information straight to your inbox, along with exclusive access to Portsmouth’s Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 6 August. Priority Clearing applicants benefit from queue-jump status on Results Day, as well as exclusive updates, invitations to Clearing Webinars and personalised one-to-one application support.

The Clearing Visit Day offers you the chance to experience Portsmouth’s welcoming campus and vibrant student community first-hand before you enrol. With guaranteed accommodation, you can feel reassured that you’ll be at the heart of university life from day one.