**Knowledge of international affairs and skills of clear-sighted political analysis are needed more than ever before, as our traditional political ‘certainties’ crumble.**Taught by experts in a stimulating and inclusive environment, you will gain a historical understanding of the development of nation states and its contemporary relevance.The foundation year helps you develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education when you don’t reach the entry requirements for your subject or you need a grounding in a new subject area.We place a strong emphasis on transferable skills with a focus on employability. You’ll gain skills in critical thought and analysis, team work, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.Our graduates are now working in a variety of sectors including the civil service, international non-governmental organisations, journalism, law, and teaching.**Location**This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

School of Psychology, Politics and Sociology