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Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year

Entry requirements


A level

C,D,D

Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.

60 credits overall, with 45 graded credits at Level 3 of which 30 must be at Merit and 15 at Pass.

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80

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Humanities

If you would like to study arts, humanities, and cultures at university, but don’t currently meet the typical entry requirements for direct entry to a degree, then this extended degree is for you (subject to meeting our additional entry criteria). The Arts and Humanities Foundation Year supports progression into a wide range of degree courses across all academic schools in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Cultures at the University of Leeds.

The foundation year provides a supportive environment where you can make the transition to university study and gain the academic knowledge and study skills you'll need to succeed.

You'll develop your understanding of key academic and conceptual approaches used in the arts and humanities and focus on building your critical thinking skills. Study is interdisciplinary, enquiring, and creative, focusing on engaging with the world around us and investigating our relationship to history, society, and culture.

The foundation year course is designed specifically for students from a widening participation background and therefore does not accept students with previous higher education experience, including other foundation years.

The foundation year is taught by the Lifelong Learning Centre. The Lifelong Learning Centre provides a supportive environment to help you make the transition to degree-level study. We’ll work with you during your foundation year to provide guidance and help to identify the degree pathway most appropriate for you.

The Uni


Course location:

University of Leeds

Department:

Lifelong Learning Centre

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

35%
UK students
65%
International students
45%
Male students
55%
Female students
22%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
C

After graduation


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