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Politics and Philosophy with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our degrees with a foundation year offer a route into degree level study for mature students without standard entry qualifications.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


Department of Politics and International Relations

and the


Department of Philosophy

. On successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to


BA Politics and Philosophy

.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 within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    18th out of 45 1

    11th out of 77 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    144 72%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    24th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    24th

    6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    149 76%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    24th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    21st

    20

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