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Humanities Foundation Year BA Hons

English and English Studies at

Northumbria University

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4.89 / 5

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

5 years course

LEARNING

On Campus

PLACEMENT YEAR

Yes

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Yes

Humanities Foundation Year BA Hons

Ever wondered what makes us human? What drives our culture, society, interests and creative pursuits? These are the kind of questions you can explore via different subjects in humanities.

The Humanities

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member875699
24th January 23

Humanities Foundation Year, BA Hons FullTime

The course is a good way to be prepared for what a degree course is like. It eases you in to the work that will be required as you take a degree

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How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?

What you will need to do

Apply by 31 Jan

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Humanities Foundation Year BA Hons

Year 1

Entry requirements for English and English Studies at Northumbria University

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
80

Required subjects for Humanities Foundation Year BA Hons at Northumbria University

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo Subject Requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. Additional Requirements: There are no additional requirements for this course. International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above. If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

UCAS points for current students on English and English Studies at Northumbria University

Asked for: 80 UCAS Tariff points

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