International Relations and Politics with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

On this foundation year course, youll learn everything you need to know to work towards a full undergraduate degree in international relations and politics.<br/><br/>You might not yet have the entry requirements you need, you might be returning to studying after some time away, or maybe you need to build your confidence and study skills before youre ready. This foundation year degree will ensure youre prepared to take your next steps.<br/><br/>Youll study with us for a year on campus at the University, through ICP. Youll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelors degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.<br/><br/>What youll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. Youll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.<br/><br/>After your foundation year, youll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics.<br/><br/>**Course highlights**<br/>- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so youll have access to all facilities, support and societies<br/><br/><br/>- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics<br/><br/><br/>- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelors at university<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>Gaining a qualification in international relations and politics helps you make sense of the world and the forces that shape nations today.<br/><br/>Once youve completed your foundation year, youll progress on to our full BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics degree. Youll analyse the global and local issues influencing societies around the world and exploring politics theory in action through the latest developments in British and international politics. <br/><br/>With a Bachelors degree in international relations and politics, youll be set for careers across a range of areas, including local and national government, international diplomacy, security, lobbying, academic research, the charity sector and the media.<br/><br/>**Placement year opportunities**<br/>Once youve completed your foundation year and moved on to your full Bachelors degree, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.<br/><br/>Taking an optional placement year will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role. Well give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and well continue to mentor you throughout your placement.<br/><br/>Previous students have been on placements to organisations such as:<br/><br/><br/>- The Ministry of Defence<br/><br/><br/>- The House of Commons<br/><br/><br/>- National Museum of the Royal Navy<br/><br/><br/>- Otra Cosa (Peru)<br/><br/><br/>- SEK International<br/><br/><br/>- Freedom from Torture<br/><br/><br/>- Victim Support London<br/><br/><br/>- Tools for Self Reliance<br/>