BA(Hons) Global Affairs and Politics with Foundation Year
University of Derby
About this program
BA(Hons) Global Affairs and Politics with Foundation Year
Foundation Year - helping you to achieve more
Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study program will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.
Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.
The highlights
- A brand new course for September 2021 for people who want to really understand the world we live in and have a burning desire to make things better
- It's unique because it blends the study of history, politics and journalism to shed light on the root causes of today's societal issues
- Develop problem-solving skills and a 'can do' attitude that will help you go into a wide range of job roles including in politics, campaigning, think-tanks, NGOs, charities, civil or diplomatic services.
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Admission requirements
2022 entry
These are the typical qualification requirements for September 2022 entry.
- UCAS points - 72
- A Level - DDD
- T Level - MPP
- GCSE - GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study
- Access to HE - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
2023 entry
These are the typical qualification requirements for September 2023 entry.
- UCAS points - 72
- A Level - DDD
- T Level - Pass
- BTEC - MPP
- GCSE - GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study
- Access to HE - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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Learn moreProgram content
Foundation Year
- Literature
- Study Skills
- Creative Project
- Culture and Ideas
- History
- Political Studies
Year 1
- Political Thought and Praxis
- Interpreting the Past
- Reporting Reality
- A Century of World Politics
- Debating Current Global Affairs
- Approaches to Cultural and Political Understanding
Year 2
- Myriad Methods of Understanding
- One Century of Earth’s Story
- Effecting and Negotiating Change*
Year 3
- Sustainable Futures: conference module
- Global Affairs Dissertation*
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
How you will learn
Our teaching methods will be varied, interactive and engaging. They include:
- Online and face-to-face lectures, sometimes involving guest speakers
- Seminars that encourage lots of debate and discussion
- Work experience and real projects
- Self-directed study
Tuition
Tuition Fees
- UK - £9,250 per year
- International - £14,045 per year
Qualification
UCAS points: 72 (September 2022 entry)
Career paths
When you have completed this degree, you will be well-informed about the major global issues of our time and have a range of skills that employers really value, particularly:
- negotiation and conflict resolution
- being able to analyse evidence objectively, including using basic data science techniques
- communication
- problem-solving
- cultural awareness.
You can put these skills to good use in a range of high-level careers, such as in politics, journalism, campaigning, think-tanks, NGOs (Non-Govermental Organisations), charities, the civil or diplomatic services, and inter-governmental institutions.
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University of Derby
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