Find out what it's like to study a foundation degree.
A foundation year helps you develop the necessary skills to thrive at university. Some of our students share their experiences from transitioning to university and life on campus, to course content, lectures and extra-curricular activities.
Why choose a foundation course?
Foundation Arts students share what it's like to study a foundation year at Nottingham and the benefits it brings.
Students from Foundation Arts share what it's like and the benefits it brings. Find out more about our foundation programme and the subjects you could study.
Our foundation students
Zoe, Liberal Arts
"We’re taught skills needed next year, like referencing and how to write a university essay, all things we wouldn’t be taught if going straight onto a degree course."
"Despite arriving at Nottingham with less than perfect A-level results, I have gone on to achieve first class marks so far during my time at university."
Our webpages contain detailed information about all processes in your student journey. Check them out alongside our student enquiry centre to find the information you need. If you’re still struggling, head to our help page where you can find details of how to contact us in-person and online.