Philosophy with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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4 Years

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The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the Department of Philosophy. On successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to BA Philosophy.The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential ...Read more

The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the Department of Philosophy. On successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to BA Philosophy.The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.

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16th
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Michael
06 Dec 25

Everything is..Read more

SR
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25 Nov 24

The uni itself is super useful - really good facilities and opportunities. Wouldn't say it really feels like a tight-knit community (mostly because of how big and spread out it..Read more

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£22,680 per year

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Accommodation - Standard with shared bathroom (City) : 4651.08 (42 weeks)

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25 Nov 24
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
The uni itself is super useful - really good facilities and opportunities. Wouldn't say it really feels like a tight-knit community (mostly because of how big and spread out it...
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University of Sheffield
Western Bank Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.7 miles away
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