Politics with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Get set to take on an undergraduate degree in politics with this foundation year course. <br/><br/>If you dont yet have the entry requirements you need for a bachelors degree, if youve taken a break from studying, or if youre looking to gain confidence and study skills beforehand, this foundation year degree will give you the step up you need.<br/><br/>Youll study with us for a year on campus, 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) 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) 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/>Studying politics allows you to discover the political issues shaping – and dividing – societies around the world.<br/><br/>Once youve finished your foundation year, youll transfer straight on to our BA (Hons) Politics degree, which will help you get to grips with the major issues facing people and politicians today, including Brexit, the NHS, and life in a ‘post-truth’ world. <br/><br/>Youll gain in-depth political knowledge and skills in communication, research, critical thinking and analysis essential for a range of careers. Many of our politics graduates go into people-focused roles, or apply their understanding of political theory to roles in research, shaping social policy or working for social change.<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 sandwich year, to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. <br/><br/>Previous students have secured placements at: <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/>We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.