3.5-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Politics and International Relations

If students have finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, a Foundation Certificate can help them gain entry to an undergraduate degree.

BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations at UWE Bristol is an exciting course, focused on delivering high-quality, practice-based teaching and an outstanding student experience, informed by academic research. UWE Bristol offers a wide range of modules, covering topics such as human rights, gender and sexuality, ethics, race, religion, foreign policy, international security, and public policy. These modules are delivered with a strong emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to practical solutions to local, national, and global challenges.

Students will learn through a combination of lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities, for example role plays, debates, and policy analysis, all supported by state-of-the-art technology. Classes are designed to strengthen their academic, writing, and presentation skills, including activities that will develop their ability to think both independently and critically.