Course Summary

The foundation year is for talented UK students who do not meet the usual criteria for our degrees. It is an opportunity for you to develop key skills including essay writing, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and digital ability. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you may progress on to the following degrees: - American and Canadian Literature, History and Culture (International Study) - Ancient History - Archaeology - Classical Civilisation - English - English Language and Literature - Film and Television Studies - French Studies - German - Hispanic Studies - History - History of Art - International Media and Communications Studies - Liberal Arts - Modern Languages - Modern Language Studies - Modern Languages with Translation - Music - Philosophy - Religion, Philosophy and Ethics - Russian Studies - Theology and Religious Studies Our dedicated foundation tutors will support you throughout the foundation year and help you develop as a learner. This ensures you have the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence before you start your chosen degree. You will be a full member of the University of Nottingham from the outset, with all the experiences and opportunities this offers.

Course Details - Modules

Teaching sessions vary, including lectures, seminars and interactive digital media workshops. All students take the same core modules: Important Thinkers through History, Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning, Language and Culture, Media, Communication and Society, Narrative and Creativity, and The Project. Students progressing to modern language degrees may take 20 credits of modules in the Language Centre in place of The Project. You will also meet tutors from your chosen degree.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: R12F

Institution code: N84

Campus Name: University Park Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Including French

Plus two Advanced Higher Subjects with grades BC including Advanced Higher level French

Pass Access to HE Diploma plus A level French grade C

including Advanced Higher French plus BBBCC at Higher Level

Including a min of 4 in Higher Level French

Plus A Level French grade C

Including French

Including Grade C in A Level French

Grade B plus two A levels grades CC including A Level French or Grade C plus two A levels grades BC including A Level French

Including French

GCSE English Language required at grade C or numeric grade 4. This course is part of the University's commitment to widening participation. As well as academic entry requirements, applicants typically meet one or more of specific criteria.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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