Politics with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

19,200 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

27 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our BA (Hons) Politics degree with a foundation year can open up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.



The foundation year gives you an exciting introduction to higher education, exploring the humanities and social sciences before progressing to the full degree programme. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap.



The degree itself involves exploring British and European politics, public policy, political theory and philosophy.



You have the chance to take an internship with the Welsh Assembly Government and a British Parliamentary Studies module, partly taught by expert staff from the Houses of Parliament.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our BA (Hons) Politics degree with a foundation year can open up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.



The foundation year gives you an exciting introduction to higher education, exploring the humanities and social sciences before progressing to the full degree programme. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap.



The degree itself involves exploring British and European politics, public policy, political theory and philosophy.



You have the chance to take an internship with the Welsh Assembly Government and a British Parliamentary Studies module, partly taught by expert staff from the Houses of Parliament.

Admission Requirements

32+
79+
85+
6+
Our standard entry requirement is CDD-DDD at A-level or equivalent. We require a minimum of 5 passes at Grade A*-C, including Welsh/English Language. Entry requirements are flexible and all offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. The course is also a widening access programme and developed to support those who may not have been able to otherwise gain access to HE.

27 Aug 2025
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,760 GBP
International
19,200 GBP

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