Department for Lifelong Learning

BA Politics with Foundation Year - Full-time

Foundation year

The foundation year of the programme provides people with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the Department of Politics. The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success.

The foundation year is taught within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed through offering accessible foundation courses that can lead to full and part-time degree level study. During this year, you'll be learning alongside other students who are studying for a number of different degrees, typically in small classes, supporting one another to develop and succeed.

This foundation year also includes a range of opportunities to become involved in the life of the Department of Politics.

Progression to the Department of Politics

Students will progress to the Department of Politics after completing their foundation year, subject to meeting progression thresholds which differ across courses and departments. These will be discussed with applicants at interview. These thresholds can also be found by searching for the relevant degree course within the University's Programme Regulations Finder and viewing information relating to 'Year 0'.

Students are able to progress to BA Politics or BA International Relations and Politics. Please see course web pages for more information.

To apply for this course

To apply for the full-time course you will need to apply for admission through UCAS, using the course code: L205.

Before you apply please read these pages carefully:

• Eligibility requirements and how to apply
• Preparing to study at DLL