Fact file
UCAS code:L990
Qualification:Certificate (Foundation Year)
Type and duration:1 year UG or PG
Qualification name:Foundation Certificate in Arts and Social Sciences
A level offer: n/a
Required subjects: year-12 school leaver certificate or AS level equivalent; English language IELTS 5.5 (with no less than 5 in any element) or internet-based TOEFL 71 (with no less than 17 in any element), or equivalent
IB score: n/a
Available part time: no
Course places: 20
Campus: Jubilee Campus
School:
Course overview
The Foundation Certificate in Arts and Social Sciences is a one-year full-time foundation programme, which provides a suitable route for international students wishing to apply for a bachelors degree in an arts or social sciences subject at The University of Nottingham. It also provides a good grounding for a range of programmes at other universities. The programme is designed primarily for international students whose first language is not English and whose school-leaving qualifications do not allow immediate admission to undergraduate degree programmes in Britain.
The year
Over 50 per cent of the programme is devoted to improving academic oral and written communication, information technology, and study skills. These are developed within a context of discussion about global developments in economics, politics, business, society, media, culture and the environment. Other modules on the programme provide an introduction to the study of media, texts, society and culture. All modules provide work on critical thinking, academic literacy, and communication skills needed for study at undergraduate level.
Entry requirements
Year-12 school leaver certificate or AS level equivalent
English language requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in any element)
TOEFL iBT 71 (with no less than 17 in listening, reading and writing and 19 in speaking)
Alternative qualifications
We accept a range of international qualifications - please contact the School for details
Notes for applicants
To apply, you will need to download and complete an application form, available from the School website
Modules
The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff and as a result, may change from year to year. The following list is therefore subject to change but should give you a flavour of the modules we offer.
Typical year-one modules
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Introduction to Information Technology
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Media and Texts (Society)
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Written Communication and Study
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Oral Communication and Study
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Introduction to Analytical Thought
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Media and Texts (Culture)
Typical optional modules
Please contact the School for information.
Skills and careers
You will be guaranteed a conditional offer for most of the courses offered by Archaeology, American and Canadian Studies, Contemporary Chinese Studies, Education, Film and TV Studies, Geography, International Media and Communications, Law, Politics and International Relations, and Sociology and Social Policy. The Certificate can also be considered for entry to other arts or social sciences programmes at Nottingham, but applications will be considered on an individual basis and offers are not guaranteed. Students can also us the certificate to apply for similar degree programmes at other universities.
Conditional offers from The University of Nottingham usually stipulate the following:
Politics and international relations, geography and law courses:
A distinction grade (70 per cent overall average) with 70 per cent in the English language modules and no less than 60 per cent in any other module.
Other courses
An overall average of 65 per cent with an average of 70 per cent across the English language modules.