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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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SEP-25
5 Years
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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 department is made up of a community of learners from foundation year to PhD level, and works with a range of cultural partners to provide students with industry exposure. At the forefront of international research, many staff are active researchers and well-known figures in their field. Our English Language and Literature research publications are ranked in the UK top 15 for quality, and our History research publications are ranked in the UK top 20 (REF 2014)This foundation year will prepare you for degree level study in a range of disciplines across Humanities whilst emphasising the transferable skills of research and communication, employability and independent learning.Through studying distinctive and stimulating modules, you will engage in a theory and practice combination where you get to pursue your particular academic interests. On successfully completing the foundation year you will qualify to join any of the following degrees:BA (Hons) American StudiesBA (Hons) English Language StudiesBA (Hons) English Language and LiteratureBA (Hons) English LiteratureBA (Hons) English Literature and Creative WritingBA (Hons) English Literature and HistoryBA (Hons) HistoryBA (Hons) History and PoliticsBA (Hons) Journalism and English Literature
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UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
80 Grades / Points required
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-calculatorNorthumbria 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/entryrequirementsinfoSubject 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/yourcountryEnglish 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
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