Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. **Course summary** - Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start. - Learn about the latest thinking in analysing and explaining political trends and issues. - Gain a critical understanding of political institutions, ideologies and theories. - Gain work experience with well-known organisations. - Visit Brussels for a chance to meet policy makers and politicians. Develop the skills to formulate and defend complex ideas, the ability to think clearly and objectively, and be given the platform to debate convincingly. By focusing on the application of political ideas in the real world, this degree supports you in a variety of career paths. **How you learn** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. This foundation year is an entry route if you do not meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Politics course, if you are not yet ready for degree-level study, or if you are returning to study and would like to spend time getting up to speed with the demands of learning before embarking on a degree. You will share the foundation year with other Social Science (Sociology and Applied Social Science), Psychology, Law, Criminology and Policing foundation students, before moving on to your degree. At each level of study teaching is structured to provide you with the skills necessary to succeed. Classwork is supplemented by guest speakers drawn from the public, academic, non-governmental and campaign sectors which provide not only different perspectives on real world issues but also an insight into the knowledge and skills required to work in these sectors. You learn through - lectures - seminars - away days - study trip - workshops - e-learning - placement opportunities - guest lecturers - extracurricular activities such as publishing and editing Politics Review Magazine, and joining the Model UN Simulation Society, the Politics Society, and the Debating Society There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme. **Applied learning** Following completion of the foundation year, and in progressing onto the BA Politics degree, you will have a range of opportunities available to you to apply your learning. **Work placements** You will have the opportunity to take a semester-long work placement in your third year. This gives you real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Examples include assisting members of parliament, working for NGOs, campaign groups or the council. **Live projects** If you choose a non-placement route, you will receive employer engagement through our sector leading Venture Matrix enterprise, where employers invite you to help them address the issues their organisations need to resolve. **Field trips** A five-day visit to the European Union headquarters in Brussels will give you the opportunity to meet policymakers, politicians, and various representatives of non-governmental organisations. This field trip is provided at no extra cost. **Language option** Improve your employability and degree of internationalisation by studying a language. Throughout the course you have the option to study a language of your choice for credit, whether you are a beginner or at a more advanced level. Languages available include French, Spanish, German, Italian, Catalan, Portuguese, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese.

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Introduction To The Psychological, Political, Legal, Criminal Justice And Sociological Sciences 60 The Practice Of Social Science 60 Year 2 Compulsory modules Graduate Study Skills 20 Introduction To International Relations 20 Introduction To Political Thought 20 Introduction To Politics And Society 20 The Politics Of Post War Britain 20 Elective modules Foreign Language 20 The Politics Of The Usa 20 Year 3 Compulsory modules Contemporary Political Philosophy 20 Europe And The European Union 20 Research Methods In Politics 20 Elective modules Britain In The World: British Foreign And Defence Policy In The Modern Era 20 Comparative Politics 10 Contemporary War And Security Studies 20 Divided Societies 20 Foreign Language 20 Society And Nature: The Politics Of The Environment 20 Studies Abroad In Applied Social Sciences 50 Work Placement 60 Work Project 20 Year 4 Optional modules Placement Year Final year Compulsory modules Dissertation 40 Elective modules Anarchism: Direct Action In Theory And Practice 20 British Political Parties In The Modern Era 20 Charity And Community 20 Comparing Social Issues And Policy In A Global Context 20 Failed States And Democratisation 20 Foreign Language 20 Politics Of The City 20 Sex, Gender And World Politics 20 Terrorism And Counter-Terrorism 20 Theories And Methods Of Conflict Transformation 20 Understanding Human Rights: Disrupting Universalism 20

Coursework Practicals Exam

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: C006

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/sociology-and-politics/ba-honours-politics-with-foundation-year/full-time/2022

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	14415.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
International	14415.0	Year 1

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2021/22 are £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

City Campus
Howard Street
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Sheffield
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