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University of Portsmouth · Portsmouth

International Relations with Foundation Year BA

UndergraduateFull-time4 yearsStudent-visa sponsorFoundation yearPlacement yearYear abroad
Intl tuition / year
£17,900–£20,000/yr
Student satisfaction
81%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000

Satisfaction, employment and salary come from Discover Uni (NSS and Graduate Outcomes, 15 months after graduating). Fees are checked against the university’s international fee page; “not verified” means we have not confirmed a figure yet.

What you are signing up for

International Relations with Foundation Year is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, leading to a BA. It sits in Politics within social sciences. A placement year is available, which counts towards the work experience UK employers look for. A year abroad is available. A foundation year is available for applicants whose qualifications do not meet direct entry.

  • Visa: the university is a licensed student sponsor and can issue your CAS.
  • Work after graduating: the Graduate visa gives you two years (18 months for applications from January 2027) to work in the UK without a sponsor after this degree.
  • Money to prove: £28,439 in the bank for 28 days (nine months’ maintenance outside London plus the first year’s fees), unless you have already paid tuition.

Your first-year number

Tuition (year 1)
£17,900
Student visa fee
£558
Health surcharge (4.5 yrs)
£3,492
Flights + TB test (from)
£580
Living, 12 months
£13,104
First-year total
£35,634
Adjust in the calculatorLiving costs are typical figures, not Home Office minimums.

Straight answers

How much does International Relations with Foundation Year at University of Portsmouth cost for international students?
International tuition is £17,900–£20,000/yr (verified against the university’s fee page). Add the £558 Student visa fee, about £3,492 Immigration Health Surcharge for the visa length, and living costs of £1,092 a month.
Can University of Portsmouth sponsor a Student visa?
Yes. University of Portsmouth is on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors, so it can issue the CAS you need for a Student visa.
What do graduates of International Relations with Foundation Year at University of Portsmouth earn?
Discover Uni reports a median salary of £30,000 15 months after graduating, with 90% of graduates in work or further study.

Contains HESA / Discover Uni data (© Jisc / HESA, Open Government Licence) and the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors. View this course on Discover Uni

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