Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: Y14F | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: Y14F | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
or 544 in Higher Level Certificates.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grade C.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grades BC.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Plus BBBCC at Higher Level.
Scottish Higher
Plus two Advanced Higher Subjects with grades BC
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Grade B plus two A levels grades CC or Grade C plus two A levels grades BC
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About this course
This course is designed for talented UK students with an interest in arts and humanities subjects, but whose personal circumstances make achieving our usual entry requirements difficult.
Through a range of engaging modules spanning the arts and humanities, the foundation year gives you an opportunity to develop key skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and digital capability.
Your foundation year tutors will support you to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence for undergraduate study.
During the foundation year you will be a full member of the university, with all the opportunities this offers, including the same accommodation options as direct entry students.
On successful completion of the course, you will progress directly to your undergraduate course, chosen from the following courses:
- American and Canadian Studies
- Archaeology
- Art History and Visual Culture
- Classics and Ancient History
- Contemporary Chinese Studies
- Cultural and Creative Industries
- English
- Film and Screen Studies
- History
- International Media and Communications
- Liberal Arts
- Modern Languages (Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Serbian/Croatian, Portuguese)
- Music
- Philosophy
- Theology and Religion
Note: some degrees combine these subjects with subjects outside of the Faculty of Arts. These joint honour degrees are not currently available for Arts and Humanities Foundation Year progression. Your tutors will guide you through your choices during the foundation year.
Modules
Your foundation year modules include:
- Important Thinkers Through History
- Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning
- Language and Culture
- Media, Communication and Society
- Narrative and Creativity
- The Project / Language Centre modules
Modules taken after the foundation year will depend on the progression option you choose. You can find module information for the progression options on the relevant course listing.
Assessment methods
Your six foundation year modules are assessed using a wide variety of methods.
Each module has two assessment points. For example, our Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning module is assessed by an essay (50% of the module mark) and a reflective learning portfolio (50% of the module mark). These modules will prepare you for undergraduate assessment and allow you to develop a broad range of skills.
Assessment methods:
- Essay
- Poster
- Presentation
- Portfolio (written/digital)
- Creative piece
- Workbook
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