Humanities and Social Sciences with Foundation Year Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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 place\
Once 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.