Politics and Philosophy

About this programme

The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications, a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the schools of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations and History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities . On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to Politics and Philosophy BA. This degree gives you the chance to really think deeply about some of the big debates going on in the world right now. You'll discuss questions of ethics, justice, legitimacy and human rights, and use your knowledge of philosophy and political theory to underpin your arguments. You'll learn about the thoughts of major figures such as Plato, Kant and Marx, as well as those of less well known figures, and analyse how these theories can be applied to current political debates. The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study with the Lifelong Learning Team in the School of Education, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study. Over the course of your foundation year you will study a variety of modules that equate to the value of 120 credits. You can check the foundation year programme structure for more information on these modules.