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BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year

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... Ruskin College Oxford
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Course Overview

Our Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year course begins by equipping you with the skills and knowledge required for undergraduate study.

What is a Foundation Year?

It's an academic year spent building your skills in good academic practices while experiencing all the aspects of student life. After which, you will be ready to progress seamlessly to your chosen degree.

Our foundation year course is particularly suited to you if:

  • you do not have the relevant qualifications

  • you are returning to study and need to build up your skills and/or confidence

At the end of an academic year spent focusing on a range of subjects designed to underpin your future study you will be ready for your BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations degree.

Why choose Ruskin College?

  • Ruskin has a remarkable history of political engagement and trade union activism as well as a longstanding reputation for excellence in social science studies.

  • We put you first. Our teaching is designed for you: your ambitions and your needs. You will study in a supportive learning environment with a small learning group approach that focuses on you.

  • Career-focused courses. Course content is designed to give you the skills that employers are looking for and is delivered by lecturers with industry experience and connections.

  • Part of a top 20% UK university. Ruskin College is part of the University of West London (UWL), ranked 23 out of 121 UK universities in the UK in the Guardian Good University Guide 2023 and number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022*. You will benefit from access to UWL student support services throughout your time at Ruskin College.

General Eligibility

72 UCAS points required level 3 qualifications

These can include, but are not limited to;

  • A Levels at grades B, C (if you have two A Levels) or grades D, D, D (if you have three), or above

  • BTEC Level 3 qualifications

  • Access to HE Diploma

  • T Levels

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours Per Week

Language Requirement

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Programme Information
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Course Category

Politics and International Development

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Campus Name

Old Headington, Oxford

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 4 Years

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Available Intake

April 2024

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IELTS Score

00

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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

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