University of East Anglia

BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics with a Foundation Year

University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich

Course overview

At UEA, we believe everyone should have the chance to study at degree level. You might not yet have the required grades. You may need a little extra support.

You may need time to decide where your interests lie. If so, then our BA International Relations and Politics with a Foundation Year course is the perfect choice. Join us for an intensive and exciting year of study.

You’ll focus on the topics which interest you and create a toolkit of essential academic skills. We’ll support you to work towards your own learning goals in an encouraging, rewarding environment. You'll study with dedicated lecturers from UEA’s Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities.

In addition to Interntaional Relations and Politics, you’ll explore a wide range of adjacent academic subjects, including History, Philosophy, Film, Media, History of Art and Literature. We’ll help you make connections between different disciplines to spark your curiosity.

Key highlights

  • Intensive foundation year building a toolkit of essential academic skills
  • Taught by lecturers from the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities
  • Explore History, Philosophy, Film, Media, History of Art and Literature
  • Supportive environment helping you work towards personal learning goals
  • Emphasis on making connections between different academic disciplines

Entry requirements

  • A-level: CCC — Typical UK Entry Requirements: A Levels CCC Contextual offer: CDD BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMM Contextual offer: MMP Combinations of BTEC and A Levels Access to HE Diploma Access to Humanities & Social Sciences pat…
  • A-level: CDD — contextual offer
  • BTEC: MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: MMP — contextual offer
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 credits at Level 3
  • T-level: Pass — T Levels Obtain an overall Pass.

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy Analyst
  • Civil Service Officer
  • Diplomatic Service Officer
  • Political Researcher
  • Public Affairs Consultant
  • NGO Programme Officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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