Politics and Sociology 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 Politics and Sociology. 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 and political forces that shape communities, nations and the wider world.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Politics and Sociology. You'll explore key issues such as power, inequality, social change, human rights, climate challenges and global security, while developing the skills to understand and influence the world around you.

A guaranteed place\
Once you've successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Politics and Sociology 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) Politics and Sociology

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

* Learn how to research social and political issues, analyse evidence and arguments, 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) Politics and Sociology degree.

Politics and Sociology graduates develop highly transferable skills in research, analysis, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving. By exploring how political systems, social structures and public policies affect people's lives, you'll gain the knowledge needed to understand complex contemporary issues and contribute to positive social change.

Upon completing our Politics and Sociology degree course, you'll be prepared for careers in areas such as public policy, social research, local and national government, community development, charities, campaigning organisations, education and the civil service. You'll also gain a strong foundation for postgraduate study and a wide range of professional careers where analytical and communication skills are highly valued.