UCAS
TF0F, V11F, V40F, V35F Q82F, Q39F, W63F, R12F, R22F, R41F, V10F, P90F, R90F, T90F, 74QF, W30F, V50F, 86VF, R70F, V61F
Overview
You will be taught as part of a single foundation year group, by a team of dedicated lecturers based in the School of Humanities. This ensures that the foundation year is fully integrated with your chosen undergraduate subject.
Typical modules may include Language and Culture; Important Thinkers Through History; Media and Visual Culture; Narrative and Creativity and Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning. You will develop skills which are not only essential for undergraduate study but also hugely beneficial when it comes to finding employment.
When you successfully complete this course, you are guaranteed progression to undergraduate degrees within all departments in the Faculty of Arts, as follows:
| T70F |
American and Canadian Literature, History and Culture (International Study with Foundation Year) |
| V11F |
Ancient History (with Foundation Year) |
| V40F |
Archaeology (with Foundation Year) |
| Q82F |
Classical Civilisation (with Foundation Year) |
| Q39F |
English Language and Literature (with Foundation Year) |
| W63F |
Film and Television Studies (with Foundation Year) |
| R12F |
French Studies (with Foundation Year) |
| R22F |
German (with Foundation Year) |
| R41F |
Hispanic Studies (with Foundation Year) |
| V10F |
History (with Foundation Year) |
| V35F |
History of Art (with Foundation Year) |
| P90F |
International Media and Communications Studies (with Foundation Year) |
| R90F |
Modern Languages (with Foundation Year) |
| T90F |
Modern Language Studies (with Foundation Year) |
| 74QF |
Modern Languages with Translation (with Foundation Year) |
| W30F |
Music (with Foundation Year) |
| V50F |
Philosophy (with Foundation Year) |
| 86VF |
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (with Foundation Year) |
| R70F |
Russian Studies (with Foundation Year) |
| V61F |
Theology and Religious Studies (with Foundation Year) |
Entry requirements
This course is part of the University’s commitment to widening participation. As well as meeting the academic entry requirements (BCC), arts and humanities foundation students will typically fulfil a number of the following criteria:
- Being a first generation entrant to Higher Education
- Family, cultural or financial reasons for needing to study in the East Midlands
- Attending a school or college without a strong tradition of progression to higher education
- Attending a school or college with a low average A level score
- Living in a deprived home location
- Being (or having been) a refugee
- Being (or having been) in local authority care (looked after)
- Other disadvantaging circumstances/extenuating circumstances (reviewed on an individual basis)
Details relating to certain criteria are generated through your UCAS application. Where appropriate you may also choose to include relevant details on your personal statement or contact us directly.
Additional information
Teaching methods and assessment
The majority of assessment will be carried out through coursework involving essays, workbooks, and a range of other media.
Study abroad
Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, progression to the following degree programmes will include the third year abroad, supported by our Year Abroad team:
- BA American and Canadian Literature, History and Culture (International Study)
- BA French Studies
- BA German
- BA Hispanic Studies
- BA Modern Languages
- BA Modern Languages with Translation
- BA Russian Studies
See School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies Year Abroad programme
For all other destination courses, students may participate in any relevant University of Nottingham Study Abroad programme.
Modules
All students take the same modules:
Important Thinkers through History
In every field of the arts and humanities there are significant people who have contributed to the intellectual and cultural development of humanity. In this module you’ll consider a selection of these ‘important thinkers’, drawn from different disciplines across the Faculty of Arts, across a broad sweep of history and representing a variety of cultural and geographical contexts.
Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning
This module will introduce you to key skills and practices for university work and help you make the transition from school, college or work to undergraduate study. Critical thinking and reflective learning are skills that are essential for thriving on your chosen degree course but they’re also important for developing thoughtful, responsible citizens who contribute effectively to society.
Language and Culture
Language and culture are both fundamental aspects of any arts and humanities degree. In this module you’ll develop an analytical and critical approach to English as well as an understanding of the potential challenges and benefits involved in studying other languages and cultures.
Media and Visual Culture
This module will analyse the relationship between media, language and culture. The module will allow you to explore how communication occurs and engage with different kinds of reading and texts. You will also assess the positive and negative impacts of communication through a wide range of media.
Narrative and Creativity
This module will introduce you to academic theories about narrative and creativity. You’ll also encounter various forms of narrative and ‘storytelling’ to help you consider the role of narrative and creativity in different contexts. This will include exploring the role of creativity and story in society generally, reflecting on your own ‘stories’, and developing your own creativity in a variety of ways.
The Project
Extended projects or dissertations are a key feature of many university courses, especially in the final year. This module will help you develop the skills required to design, research and produce a major piece of work for assessment, using media (written and/or other) appropriate to your chosen topic. If you apply to go on to a modern language degree you will study in our Language Centre in place of taking ‘The Project’ module.
The above is a sample of the typical modules that we offer at the date of publication but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. This prospectus may be updated over the duration of the course, as modules may change due to developments in the curriculum or in the research interests of staff.
Progression to BA courses
Upon successful completion of your Foundation Year you will be guaranteed progression to your chosen undergraduate degree of a further three or four years duration dependent on the inclusion of a year abroad (see Related Courses below).
The Foundation Year has improved my essay-writing skills immensely. On arrival to university, having to write essays seemed quite daunting but the Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning modules was key for my development. Now as I approach the final year of my BA degree, I can see that I am reaping the benefits of my Foundation Year.
Careers
Evidence shows that students commencing their university study at foundation level achieve the same levels of undergraduate degree as their fellow direct-route students, which in turn leads to the same wide range of career options.
In addition to your study we recommend that you participate in at least some of our cv-enhancing programmes which include the Nottingham Advantage Award, Student Ambassador scheme, and subject-specific volunteering programmes. You will also be able to take advantage of the wide range of services offered by our dedicated Faculty of Arts careers team within the Careers and Employability Service.
Careers support and advice
Studying for a degree at The University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take. Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our Careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
Average starting salary and career progression
In 2016, 93.3% of undergraduates in the Faculty of Arts who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £20,203 with the highest being £38,000.*
* Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates 2015/16. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK.
Careers support and advice
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2019, High Fliers Research).
Fees and funding
Additional costs
There are no compulsory additional costs. Text books may be borrowed from our libraries and field trips are optional.
Scholarships and bursaries
The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help. For up to date information regarding tuition fees, visit our fees and finance pages.
Home students*
Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £2,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.
* A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.
EU students
Our International Baccalaureate Diploma Excellence Scholarship is available for select students paying overseas fees who achieve 38 points or above in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. We also offer a range of High Achiever Prizes for students from selected countries, schools and colleges to help with the cost of tuition fees. Find out more about scholarships, fees and finance for international students.
Home students*
Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £2,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.
* A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.
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Disclaimer
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.