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Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

York St John University

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UCAS CODE: L2N9

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    York St John University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

We offer a foundation year with all of our business degrees. This course is a great opportunity to spend an extra year at university, building essential knowledge and valuable skills that will benefit you throughout your degree. This is an ideal option if you do not yet meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree, you have been out of education for a while, or you do not feel ready to start studying at degree level.The modules that make up this year long course give you a broad understanding of areas of business which are essential to the degree you will eventually study. This includes marketing, finance, human resource management, entrepreneurship, and much more. Through this you will come to appreciate the interconnections between different areas of business. You will also focus on developing the skills you need to succeed in any subject at university, such as:Academic writingResearch skillsWorking independently and collaborativelyWritten and verbal communicationOn this course we keep your learning relevant by focusing on issues we face today, from democracy to environmental impact, and on potential solutions to these problems. While investigating complex philosophical questions you will also gain practical, employable skills which can be applied to a wide range of careers. In your Economics modules you will investigate:Economic policyFactors affecting income, wealth and wellbeing in an economyEnvironmental economicsHow economic metrics can be used to measure and enhance happiness in societyWhile in Politics and Philosophy you will explore wide ranging topics such as:Social justice and inequalityGlobalisation and the changing role of the stateMorality, evil and sufferingGenetic engineeringState securityResponses to climate changeWe make sure your learning is always practical and relevant by embedding field trips, live projects and experiments at every level of study. We have close links with businesses across the region, and you will regularly hear from high profile guest speakers. These connections also provide opportunities for networking, internships and work experience placements.As with all of our Business courses, you have the option to go on a placement year between years 2 and 3 of your degree. You can also choose to study abroad for a semester at one of our partner universities.As a Business School we are passionate about social responsibility and sustainability. These values and this commitment will be embedded throughout this course. We are a Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) signatory for the United Nations. Our mission is to develop your potential so that you can make a difference in society.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,000per year

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

University information

York St John University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    72nd out of 74 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    109 50%

    66th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    56th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    10th

    5

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