Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Bradford
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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The Foundation Year is a pre-degree access programme that will provide you with a solid basis for future undergraduate study at the University of Bradford. This course is designed for students who do not have the necessary academic and/or English language qualifications for registration directly onto a degree course.The Foundation Year offers an introductory grounding in your chosen discipline and equips you with the study and interpersonal skills necessary for effective undergraduate ...Read more

The Foundation Year is a pre-degree access programme that will provide you with a solid basis for future undergraduate study at the University of Bradford. This course is designed for students who do not have the necessary academic and/or English language qualifications for registration directly onto a degree course.The Foundation Year offers an introductory grounding in your chosen discipline and equips you with the study and interpersonal skills necessary for effective undergraduate study.Successful completion of this programme will enable you to progress to a range of degree programmes in management, social science, nursing, health and allied professions, life sciences, computer science, media, and law.

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Sociology
WUSCA ranking
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77/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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103rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
105th
What students say
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Ahmad
05 Feb 24

The university excels in its diverse academic environment and collaborative atmosphere, though it would benefit from improved administrative efficiency and more social..Read more

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22 Feb 22

Facilities are quite dated in some of the..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

DDD Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

UCAS Tariff:

72 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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

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

MMP Grades / Points required

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

72 UCAS tariff points to include one Advanced Higher Level plus SQA Credit standard grade / Intermediate 2 at grade 3 in English and Maths or SQA National 5 grade C in English and Maths.

72 UCAS tariff points to include 1 GCE Advanced Level or an equivalent qualification plus GCSE English at grade C/grade 4 or equivalent.

As UCAS tariff plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.

72 UCAS tariff points to include one Higher Level subject plus Ordinary Level English Language at grade O4.

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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