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:
R22F
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
Grade B plus two A levels grades CC or Grade C plus two A levels grades BC
Plus two Advanced Higher Subjects with grades BC
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. The Diploma must be arts/humanities subject based.
Plus BBBCC at Higher Level
GCSE English Language required at grade C or numeric grade 4.
This course is part of the University's commitment to widening participation and applicants will typically meet criteria.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
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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