Course Summary

**Course overview** - Explore the conflicting relationships between religion, culture and society and the relevance of belief systems to modern life on our Foundation Entry course in Religion, Culture and Society. - Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s great stepping stone to a full degree. - On this course you’ll Investigate the historical and contemporary effect of religion, culture and society on education, politics and social experiences. - You’ll challenge the fundamental principles of belief systems and prejudices, graduating with an understanding of religious culture and traditions from major UK faiths and how they interact with each other. **Why study with us** - Religion, Culture and Society achieved 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2019. - We subsidise national and international field trips to Rome, Istanbul, Auschwitz, Cordoba, Berlin, Budapest and Cartagena. - You’ll get the chance to spend time studying abroad at one of our partner universities - the exchange network includes countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico, and USA. **Further information** Our graduates have had their work published in Diffusion, the University’s Journal of Undergraduate Research.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: Compulsory Modules, Essential Study Skills for Higher Education, Developing Academic Knowledge, Target Award Extended Study, Learning by Experience. Year Long Modules, Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice, Introduction to Education, Childhood and Deaf Studies, Introduction to History, Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Sociology, Film and Media Theory, Introduction to Literature, Introduction to Creative Writing, Themes in Archaeology, Introduction to Psychology Year 2: Understanding Religion & Belief, Introduction to Judaic & Christian Belief, Introduction to Islam, Dharma Religions. Optional modules; Faith, Identity, Culture & Society, Introduction to education, Volunteering and Community Action, Education for Everyone, Nations and Empires in Asia: Religious Conflict, Introduction to BSL, Knowledge and Freedom, Level Four Language option, Media and Culture, Free Choice elective Year 3: Sacredness & Spirituality, Exploring Christian Theology, Quranic Studies, Sociology of Religion. Optional modules; Cold War in Asia: Religious Conflict, Fundamentalism and Cultural Heritage, Experimental Learning in Education, Mentoring in the Community, Sociology of Education, Free Choice Elective, Philosophy of Religion Year 4: Religion in a Global Village, Perceptions of Morality, Political Islam and Islamic Movements, Dissertation. Optional modules; Religion, Culture and Media, Education in Developing Countries, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan: Religious Conflict, Global Community Exchange, Placement, The Education of Vulnerable People, Sexy Bodies, Humanity, Values and the Environment

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: R457

Institution code: C30

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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)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

64 UCAS points at A2

P (D or E)

64 UCAS points

64 UCAS points

64 UCAS points

64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)
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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 6000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6000.0 Year 1
Scotland 6000.0 Year 1
Wales 6000.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 6000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £6,000, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

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Preston
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