Humanities Foundation Year

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years English literature and creative writingEnglish language

UCAS Points

80 points

About this course

Are you interested in how the modern world works? Do you want to gain an understanding of the past in order to see how the world can be changed in the future? Are you looking to study for a degree in English or History but need a helping hand to get there?

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.

You will graduate with the analytical, philosophical and practical skills you need to undertake undergraduate study and with a wider understanding of the role of humanities in the modern world.

On successful completion of the foundation year you will qualify to join any of the following degrees:

BA (Hons) American Studies BA (Hons) English Language Studies BA (Hons) English Language and Literature BA (Hons) English Literature BA (Hons) English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) English Literature and History BA (Hons) History BA (Hons) History and Politics BA (Hons) English Literature and American Studies BA (Hons) History and American Studies

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 80 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Sandwich

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3412 Authors, writers and translators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2471 Librarians
2115 Social and humanities scientists
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
English literature and creative writing, English language