History and Politics

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 School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities and the School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations . On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to History and Politics BA. Develop your expertise in historical events and the political systems that surround them. You’ll build the toolkit needed to critically analyse a range of sources, from the past to modern policy, equipping you to excel as both a historian and a political analyst. 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. Levels 1-3: Three years full time in the schools of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities and Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations. You will progress to the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities and the School of Sociological Studies