Program Overview

Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year BA Hons

Overview

The Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year BA Hons program is designed to provide students with a preparatory year of study before progressing to a three-year undergraduate degree within the Faculty of Arts.

Key Features

• Automatic progression to your chosen degree upon successful completion of the Foundation Year
• Great support from dedicated Foundation Year tutors
• Carefully designed modules to give you the best start to your progression degree
• Freedom to explore and deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics
• Build employability through integrated professional competencies training during the Foundation Year
• Change your mind – this Foundation Year allows progression to a wide range of Arts and Humanities degrees

Qualification and Duration

• BA Hons
• 4 years full-time (1 year Foundation Year + 3 years undergraduate degree)

Entry Requirements

• 24 Points overall or 544 in 3 Higher Level Certificates (IB)
• BCC (A Levels)
• Additional entry requirements for specific degrees within the Faculty of Arts
• English grade 4 (C) at GCSE

Tuition Fees

• £5,760 (Foundation Year)
• Latest fee applicable to UK undergraduates studying in England for subsequent years (subject to confirmation)

Alternative Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma
• Advanced Diploma
• BTEC HND/HNC
• BTEC Extended Diploma
• RQF BTEC Nationals

Progression to Direct Entry Degree

• On successful completion of the course, you will progress directly to your undergraduate course
• Factors to consider: additional entry requirements, year abroad, placement year

Study Abroad

• Opportunity to study abroad at a partner institution or University of Nottingham China/Malaysia
• Teaching typically in English, but may be in another language if sufficiently fluent

Placements and Internships

• Optional Placement Year
• Gain professional experience in film, television, and other creative industries
• Create a network of contacts and boost employability

Careers and Employability

• Evidence shows that students commencing their university study at foundation level achieve the same levels of undergraduate degree as their fellow direct-route students
• Participation in CV-enhancing programs, such as the Nottingham Advantage Award and Student Ambassador scheme
• Support from the Faculty of Arts careers team within the Careers and Employability Service

Modules

• Foundation Year:
  • Important Thinkers Through History
  • Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning
  • Language and Culture
  • Media, Communication and Society
  • Narrative and Creativity
  • The Project / Language Centre modules

Teaching and Learning

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Assessment methods:
  • Essay
  • Poster
  • Presentation
  • Portfolio (written/digital)
  • Creative piece
  • Workbook
  • Exam (if taking a language module)
  • Oral exam (if taking a language module)

Related Courses

• Liberal Arts BA Hons
• History BA Hons
• English BA Hons
• Philosophy BA Hons
• Ancient History BA Hons

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