Arts and Humanities (with a foundation year) BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**About the course**Our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year will prepare you to enter Year 1 of a Sussex degree with a head start. Youll gain essential skills in critical analysis, developing arguments and self-expression through a dedicated programme of support and development.Explore a range of subjects at university level – such as history, art history, philosophy and literature. You pick from the broad array of option modules to tailor your course to your personal interests.Successfully ...Read more


About the course

Our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year will prepare you to enter Year 1 of a Sussex degree with a head start. You'll gain essential skills in critical analysis, developing arguments and self-expression through a dedicated programme of support and development.Explore a range of subjects at university level – such as history, art history, philosophy and literature. You pick from the broad array of option modules to tailor your course to your personal interests.Successfully completing your Foundation Year allows you to continue your studies in a wide range of subjects in the Arts and Humanities at Sussex.


About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.


Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Ranking
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47th
What students say
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Poppy
16 Jan 25

best: Sussex has such a lovely campus and is in a great location being in between Brighton and Lewes! Worst: It is a very expensive city to live..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
16 Jan 25

I really love the student support and the beautiful campus at Sussex University. The staff are always helpful, and the facilities are top-notch, making it a great place to study..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CCCCC Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

You will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C).

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

From the full IB Diploma.

You will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C).

Merit overall in a relevant subject.You will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C).

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£22,575 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22,575 per year

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Students from International

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£22575 Per year

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best: Sussex has such a lovely campus and is in a great location being in between Brighton and Lewes! Worst: It is a very expensive city to live...
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