Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in Politics - Including Foundation Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,500
(c. USD26,114.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our BA Politics (including Foundation Year) is ideal if your current qualifications don't meet the entry requirements for our three-year social sciences programs and you're seeking a course that enhances your academic skills. Available to both UK and EU students, this four-year program begins with a Foundation Year (Year Zero) taught by our Essex Pathways Department, followed by three years in our Department of Government.
During Year Zero, you'll follow our Social Sciences Pathway, exploring subjects like Analyzing the Social and Political World and People and Society. Successful completion of Year Zero allows students to choose their progression path, with options including BA Politics, BA Sociology, or BA Social Sciences, among others.
From Year One of BA Politics, you'll examine key topics such as: Political science fundamentals (state, laws, conflicts, and political parties), International relations, Democratic governance, Structures of political power, and Concepts of obligations, freedoms, rights, and equality.
Our Department of Government ranks among Europe's most distinguished, renowned for its exceptional teaching and research output. We hold 6th place in the UK for research strength in politics and international studies (Times Higher Education research power metric, Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
All applications for degree courses with a foundation year (Year Zero) will be considered individually, whether you:
think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course;
have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven’t studied A-levels or a BTEC);
are returning to university after some time away from education; or
are looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Standard offer: Our standard offer is 72 UCAS tariff points from at least two full A-levels, or equivalent.
Examples of the above tariff may include:
A-levels: DDD
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP
T-levels: Pass with E in core
If you are unsure whether you meet the entry criteria, please get in touch for advice.
Mature applicants and non-traditional academic backgrounds:
We welcome applications from mature students (over 21) and students with non-traditional academic backgrounds (might not have gone on from school to take level 3 qualifications). We will consider your educational and employment history, along with your personal statement and reference, to gain a rounded view of your suitability for the course.
International applicants:
Essex Pathways Department is unable to accept applications from international students. Foundation pathways for international students are available at the University of Essex International College and are delivered and awarded by Kaplan, in partnership with the University of Essex. Successful completion will enable you to progress to the relevant degree course at the University of Essex.
IELTS - 5.5 overall TOEFL IBT -72 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
19,500