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BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Integrated Foundation

"The BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year is a four-year course that includes an integrated foundation year, providing students with the opportunity to develop their academic skills and confidence before progressing to the full degree. This course is ideal for students who are interested in Politics and International Relations but do not meet the standard entry requirements for the BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations degree."

Overview

Develop your understanding of both historical and current political tensions and relations

This course will allow you the time and space needed to develop your skills and knowledge as a student. You will be given the support to become a creative and inclusive humanities scholar.

You will be taught to analyse and critically study concepts and global issues, as well as gain a strong inter-disciplinary grounding, including in History and Philosophy.

Gain a rich understanding of the workings of modern politics and international relations as you incorporate strands from international law and diplomacy.

You will explore Britain's wider place in the world through a theoretical approach to both contemporary politics and international relations. You will also examine interstate relationships across Eurasia, Africa, Asia and North America.

Pursue your interests

The course will allow you to choose your own area of interest and develop your knowledge and skills to take a critical perspective on political events and their outcomes for the modern world.

Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year

This four-year course includes an integrated, introductory foundation year that develops your academic skills and confidence, as well as provides you with an overview of core aspects of humanities that you will build upon in your further years of study.

This option is for you if you are interested in Politics and International Relations but do not meet the course entry requirements for BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations yet, or if you want more time to prepare for higher education.

Learn from experts

You will learn from academics who are experts in their fields and use latest research to underline their teaching to ensure that you have access to the current debates within the study of politics.

On this course you will:

• Study Politics both from policy-oriented and academic perspectives.
• Examine current debates in contemporary politics and international relations.
• Explore global challenges of the twenty-first century: terrorism, global warming, migration, climate and health.
• Analyse politics and international relations in the UK, USA, China, Russia, South East Asia, and Africa.
• Learn from our team of expert staff.
• Develop your critical thinking, team-working, research and digital skills, all vital for post-degree employment.

The Course

Discover your interests and follow your passions

This course introduces you to the exciting and complex worlds of contemporary politics and international relations as you explore your interests in diplomacy and political debate.

Integrated Foundation Year (Year One)

The initial foundation year develops the academic skills you will need to excel at degree level, as well as provides you with a broad overview of key aspects of Politics and International Relations.

Year Two

After progressing from your foundation year, you will receive a solid grounding in the theoretical approaches and research methods in the study of Politics and International Relations.

The course introduces you to the political histories and contexts of Britain, Russia, China, and the United States.

Year Three

In your third year, you will begin to mould your degree around your interests, as you explore international human rights, organisations, conflicts and security challenges.

Year Four

By your final year, you will have a strong sense of what political area you would like to focus on for your final dissertation project.

Alongside your thesis, you will have the opportunity to explore more specific aspects of Politics and International Relations, including: the politics of East Asia, international diplomacy, the effects of globalisation, and the evolution of international law.

Modules

This list is indicative and subject to change.

Select a year

• Foundation Year
• Year Two
• Year Three
• Year Four

Foundation Year

• Skills and Scholarship in Humanities
• Understanding Ideas, Images and Creativity: Reading Humanities through concepts, objects and pictures
• Global Skills for the twenty-first century
• Engaging with the 'Cultural Life'
• Research Project or Making Humanities Work for You

Year Two

• EU Law I
• Introduction to Political Ideas
• Introduction to Soft Power: Britain and its Cultural Diplomacy in the Twenty-First Century
• Research in Politics and IR
• Russia and China: An Introduction to Post-Communism
• The United States: An Introduction (1763 – The Present)
• War and Peace Twentieth Century Europe and Global Conflict

Year Three

• Britain and Europe: Brexit – Before, During and After
• Contemporary Issues in International Relations I: Global Security Challenges
• EU Law II
• International Human Rights
• International Organisations
• Identity and Conflict in Russia and Eurasia

Year Four

• Contemporary Issues in International Relations II: Climate Change and Activism
• Civil Society, NGOs and International Development
• Globalisation and Its Malcontents
• International Law
• International Diplomacy, Sustaintable Growth and Cultural Heritage
• Multi-Media and Public Communications
• The Politics of East Asia

Experience

Discover facilities that support your academic learning

• Royal Literary Fellows: Gain writing support from professional writers through the Royal Literary Fund.
• Local cultural links: The University is placed within the reach of the beautiful South Downs area of the UK.
• Bishop Otter campus: Click to watch our virtual tour of our historic Bishop Otter campus in the heart of Chichester.
• Close community: Our commitment to a friendly and close-knit student community contributes to a high degree of success for our graduates.
• Learning Resource Centre: The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) contains the library, a café, IT/teaching rooms, and the Support and Information Zone (SIZ).
• Library: Our campus library holds more than 200,000 books and over 500,000 eBooks.
• Expert staff: Our teaching staff are all experts in their fields and at the forefront of modern research within the study of Politics.
• Subject specific librarians: If you have difficulty finding material for an essay, seminar or project, subject librarians will be happy to provide assistance.

Teaching and Assessment

Feel the support of internationally-recognised research staff

Teaching

At our university, you will find a friendly atmosphere and an encouraging team of staff who will work hard to support your learning.

All of our tutors have recognised national and international research expertise and a passion for their respective subject areas. This ensures that you have access to the latest debates within the study of Politics and International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year.

Much of our teaching is in small groups. Our commitment to smaller class sizes allows you to feel more confident to discuss your ideas in a supportive environment.

It also allows your tutors to get to know you and how best to aid your development.

Assessment

Our BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year course uses a range of assessment methods, including:

• Essays
• Source evaluations and reviews
• Research projects
• Collaborative project work
• Examinations
• Dissertation.

Modules are assessed at every stage of the course, allowing you to clearly see your academic progress throughout your degree.

Work Placements

Gain vital workplace experience with our local partners

We understand the importance of ensuring that you have the knowledge, skills and experience to compete successfully in today's challenging jobs market.

We offer you work placement opportunities built directly into our courses to ensure you can gain the experience needed to stand out.

You can choose to organise your own work placement, or take advantage of our extensive network of local partners to gain experience within settings that can also support your academic studies.

Study Abroad

Explore the opportunity to study part of your course abroad

As a student at the University of Chichester, you can explore opportunities to study abroad during your studies as you enrich and broaden your educational experiences.

Students who have undertaken this in the past have found it to be an amazing experience to broaden their horizons, a great opportunity to meet new people, undertake further travelling and to immerse themselves within a new culture.

You will be fully supported throughout the process to help find the right destination institution for you and your course. We can take you through everything that you will need to consider, from visas to financial support, to help ensure that you can get the best out of your time studying abroad.

Careers

Open up your future career options

Our graduates continue to succeed in a range of positions after their studies through the supportive environment, varied modules, and the commitment to students provided by our staff.

Career paths include:

• The Civil Service
• International organisations
• Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
• Defence and security
• Public administration
• Business
• Law
• Communications and PR
• Education
• Journalism

Postgraduate pathways

• MA Cultural History
• MRes The History of Africa and the African Diaspora
• PGCEs
• MA Creative Writing
• Postgraduate Research (MPhil/PhD)

University of Chichester alumni who have completed a full undergraduate degree at the University will receive a 15% discount on their postgraduate fees.

Course Costs

Course Fees 2026/27

• UK fee - foundation year: £5,760
• UK fee - years 1,2 & 3: £9,790 per year. Subject to Parliamentary approval
• International fee: £16,800

EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship

EU/EEA students automatically pay the equivalent of UK fees via the EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship

For further details about fees, please see our Tuition Fees page.

For further details about international scholarships, please see our Scholarships page.

To find out about any additional costs on this course, please see our Additional Costs page.

Entry Requirements

Typical Offer (individual offers may vary)

• UCAS: 48 tariff points.
• A Levels: DD or EEE
• BTEC National Diploma: Merit Pass
• T Level: Pass
• IELTS: 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5.

Contextual offers

We believe everyone deserves an equal opportunity to pursue higher education, regardless of their background.

When we receive your application we consider your personal circumstances and the factors surrounding your achievements to see if you are eligible for a contextual offer. This is an offer with a reduced entry tariff – typically the equivalent of 8 fewer UCAS points for foundation year courses.

Find out more about our contextual offers.

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