Humanities Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Northumbria University, Newcastle
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The Humanities Foundation degree is a stepping stone to an undergraduate degree. You will explore a range of topics taken from across the humanities subject areas such as history, literature, language and linguistics, creative writing, and American studies. You will be encouraged to embrace your curiosity and creativity, as well as learning how to study at university level. You will learn how to research, evaluate sources, construct a thorough argument, and present your findings. On completion ...Read more

The Humanities Foundation degree is a stepping stone to an undergraduate degree. You will explore a range of topics taken from across the humanities subject areas such as history, literature, language and linguistics, creative writing, and American studies. You will be encouraged to embrace your curiosity and creativity, as well as learning how to study at university level. You will learn how to research, evaluate sources, construct a thorough argument, and present your findings. On completion of the Foundation degree you will have developed a wider understanding of the humanities and developed the knowledge and skills necessary for you to progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree, including History, Literature, Language and Linguistics, Creative Writing, Journalism,and American Studies, depending on your interests and desired career path.Employability is embedded into the Foundation programme. You will develop the wide range of skills desired by employers such as written, analytical and problem-solving skills, quantitative and qualitative research skills and transferable skills, including communication, independence and team-working. You will have the opportunity to engage with practical real world examples and you will be able to visit third sector organisations and social enterprise companies as well as more traditional employment avenues. You will benefit from talks and advice from the careers service and alumni who can offer guidance about where a Humanities degree can take you in terms of employability.UCAS Code - L8L9Mode of Study - 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

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Elsy
18 Dec 24

Northumbria University Newcastle has good facilities such as the school library which open 24/7 and also the support resources and team is..Read more

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17 Dec 24

Personally I am really enjoying my time at Northumbria and I have no..Read more

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Elsy
18 Dec 24
Humanities Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Northumbria University Newcastle has good facilities such as the school library which open 24/7 and also the support resources and team is...
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Alex
17 Dec 24
Humanities Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Personally I am really enjoying my time at Northumbria and I have no...
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