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Arts and Humanities Foundation Year

Your modules in a minute

In just 60 seconds each, your tutors take you on a journey through the six modules of your Arts and Humanities Foundation Year.

These bite-sized videos cover the core themes of your year, which prepare you for your chosen progression degree.

Adina Covaci - Module convenor (module previously Important Thinkers Through History)

Adina Covaci - Module convenor (module previously Important Thinkers Through History)

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Important Thinkers in the Arts and Humanities

"In every area of arts and humanities there are important figures who have contributed to the development of their own fields and to the intellectual and cultural development of humanity."

Peter Watts - Module Convenor

Peter Watts - Module Convenor

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Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning

“The module will also demonstrate how different subject areas in the arts and humanities use forms of critical thinking and reflective learning."

Sasha Garwood - Module convenor

Sasha Garwood - Module convenor

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Language and Culture

“We start by exploring what might be meant by the terms language and culture and go on to explore different theories about how these two concepts are related and influence each other.”

Peter Watts - Module Convenor

Peter Watts - Module Convenor

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Media, Communication and Society

“A deep understanding of media is essential for any degree subject in arts and humanities.”

Sasha Garwood - Module convenor

Sasha Garwood - Module convenor

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Narrative and Creativity

“Why do we make art? What do creative narratives tell us about ourselves, each other and the world?”

Adina Covaci - Independent Research Project 2026 MIAM

Adina Covaci - Independent Research Project 2026 MIAM

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Independent Research Project

“As part of a group, you’ll have a chance to investigate undergraduate subject areas that interest you in the arts and humanities.”

Arts and Humanities Foundation Year

Enter with BCC subject to eligibility, with automatic progression to your direct entry degree.

Faculty of Arts

Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year

Qualification
BA Hons

Entry requirements
BCC

UCAS code
Y14F

Duration
4 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2026

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Calvin talks about building his confidence and the support he received from the Foundation Arts team.

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