Humanities with Foundation Year

Successfully completing our Liberal Arts Foundation Year route allows you to progress to the full degree course that you choose when you apply to us. This foundation year allows you to develop your knowledge both within and beyond your chosen area of study, as well as building up the vital academic skills that you will need to be successful at degree level. You will be taught alongside other students studying the Foundation Year from Social Sciences, Religion & Philosophy, Languages & Linguistics, Education and Social Sciences.

You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of academic disciplines, encountering a wide range of subjects and ideas.

You will engage in a range of teaching and learning activities, including lectures, seminars, group work, workshops and online learning.

Humanities courses available with Foundation Year:

American Studies and Film Studies with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: TP8H

Creative Writing with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: 3S4S

Creative Writing and English Language with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: WQ84

Creative Writing and English Literature with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: WQ9H

Creative Writing and Media with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: WP84

English Literature with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: Q301

English Literature and English Language with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: Q39F

English Literature and Film Studies with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: QP4H

English Literature and History with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: QF31

Film studies and Media with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: P393

Media and English Literature with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: PQH4

Environmental Geography with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: FF82

Film Studies with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: P304

Geography with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: L700

History with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: V101

History and American Studies with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: VT18

War studies and History with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: L2K5

Human Geography with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: 8B13

International Relations with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: L211

International Relations and History with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: L231

Media and Communication with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: P306

Politics with Foundation Year 

UCAS Code: L201

International Relations and War Studies with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: L241

Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: L221

Politics, Philosophy and Ethics with Foundation Year

UCAS Code: L3V5

Level 1

Modules include:

• Eboracum: York, Space and Place
• Being Human 1: Structure, Agency and Identity
• Being Human 2: Culture, Truth and Myth
• Freedom and Justice
• Imagining the Future: Environment, Apocalypse and the Digital Revolution
• Independent Project

All modules are worth 20 credits.

Qualifications

The minimum entry requirements for this course are:

48 UCAS Tariff points

GCSE English Language at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent)

For Environmental Geography with Foundation Year, Geography with Foundation Year and Human Geography with Foundation Year applicants are also required to hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent).

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International Students

If you are an international student you will need to show that your qualifications match our entry requirements. Information about international qualifications and entry requirements can be found on our international pages.

If your first language is not English you must show evidence of English language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

International entry requirements

Terms and conditions

Our terms and conditions, policies and procedures contain important information about studying at York St John University. These can be accessed through our Admissions webpages.

To study for an undergraduate degree with us, you will need to pay tuition fees for your course. How much you pay depends on whether you live inside the UK or EU, or internationally (outside the UK/EU). Tuition fees may be subject to inflation in future years.

UK and EU 2021 entry

The tuition fee for 2021 entry onto this foundation year course is:

• £9,250 for your foundation year
• then £9,250 per year of your undergraduate degree. 

This price applies to all UK/EU, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man students.

You can apply for the Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loan for the full duration of your course, including the foundation year and then your undergraduate degree. 

You can find out more about funding your degree by visiting our funding opportunities page.

Funding Opportunities 

International 2021 entry

For full time study the tuition fee for 2021 entry to this course is:

• £12,750 for your foundation year
• £12,750 per year of your undergraduate degree.

This price applies to all students living outside the UK/EU.

Due to immigration laws, if you are an international student on a Tier 4 visa, you must study full time. For more information about visa requirements and short-term study visas, please visit the International Visa and Immigration pages.

Find out more about funding your degree.

International Fees and Funding

Additional costs and financial support

There may also be some additional costs to take into account throughout your studies, including the cost of accommodation.

Course-related costs

While studying for your degree, there may be additional costs related to your course. This may include purchasing personal equipment and stationery, books and optional field trips.

Study Abroad

For more information on tuition fee reductions and additional costs for studying abroad, please visit our study abroad pages.

Accommodation and living costs

View our accommodation pages for detailed information on accommodation and living costs.

Financial help and support

Our Funding Advice team are here to help you with your finances throughout your degree. They offer a personal service that can help you with funding your studies and budgeting for living expenses. 

All undergraduates receive financial support through the York St John Aspire card. Find out more about the Aspire scheme and how it can be used to help you purchase equipment you need for your course. 

Aspire Card