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International Relations with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary


Foundation courses

A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.


Life as a foundation year student

During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.


Why choose this course

• International relations is about competition for power in the international political system, and the possibilities for co-operation to address shared global challenges.
• Our BSc (Hons) International Relations course focuses on the ways that international politics is organised. Our course will introduce you to global questions of strategy and great power conflict, international organisations, diplomacy and foreign policy-making.
• Along the way you’ll be able to address the social and political issues behind the biggest debates in contemporary international affairs.
• You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements that will prepare you for work in industry.


What you will study

On our BSc (Hons) International Relations, you’ll receive a full grounding in the discipline as a whole. You’ll examine questions of global significance, develop an understanding of the theoretical perspectives on international politics, and explore national, regional and transnational trends through a wide range of historic and contemporary case studies. You will have the opportunity to develop and apply primary research skills on a topic of your choice if you choose to write a dissertation in your final year.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : CCC

Overall:CCCWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    24th out of 79 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    120 56%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    10th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    3rd

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