Humanities Foundation Year

at Northumbria University

Immersed in a stimulating and challenginglearning environment, you will explore a wide range of key areas, including history,literature, film, philosophy, and politics, as well as the digital humanities.

 

Teaching methods include lectures, workshops andseminars, guided study and self-directed learning. You will learn to shareideas with your peers and work as a productive member of a team. Guest speakersfrom across the humanities will put what you have learnt into context and giveyou a real world perspective.

 

Assessment will take the form of essays, reviews, creative reflections,presentations, research portfolios and digital projects.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Foundation year

 

• AD3007 -Explorations in War and Conflict 1 (Core,20 Credits)
• AD3009 -Exploring Identity (Core,20 Credits)
• AD3014 -Humanities Portfolio: Skills for University (Core,20 Credits)
• AD3022 -Explorations in War and Conflict II (Core,20 Credits)
• AD3033 -The Force of Suspicion: Scandals, Rumours and 'Fake News' in History (Optional,20 Credits)
• AD3034 -Trigger-happy: The Language and Literature of Offence and Discrimination (Optional,20 Credits)
• AD3035 -Exploring the Culture and History of the North East (Core,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

 

Standard Entry

 

80 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

Employability is embedded into the Foundation programme. You will develop the wide range of skills desired by employers such as written, analytical and problem-solving skills, quantitative and qualitative research skills and transferable skills, including communication, independence and team-working.

 

You will have the opportunity to engage with practical real world examples and you will be able to visit third sector organisations and social enterprise companies as well as more traditional employment avenues. You will benefit from talks and advice from the careers service and alumni who can offer guidance about where a Humanities degree can take you in terms of employability.