Undergraduate course
Humanities with Foundation Year
Find out more about studying Humanities with Foundation Year at York St John University.
The Foundation Year offers you the opportunity to grow in confidence in academic study through the development of key skills and the exploration of diverse themes and cutting-edge developments in a large array of subject areas in Humanities and other Schools.
- Available in Clearing
- Location – York campus
- Duration – 4 years full-time, 5 years full-time including a placement year
- Start date – September 2019, September 2020
- School – Humanities, Religion & Philosophy
Minimum Entry Requirements
48 UCAS Tariff points
1 GCSE English Language at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent)
Tuition Fees
UK and EU 2019-20 £9,250 per year
International 2019-20 £12,750 per year
The York St John Experience
Course overview
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 with Foundation Year
UCAS Code: T7P4
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
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
Human Geography with Foundation Year
UCAS Code: 8B13
Politics with Foundation Year
UCAS Code: L201
Course structure
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.
Entry Requirements
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).
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.
Fees and funding
To study for an undergraduate degree with us, you will need to pay tuition fees for your course. How much you pay will depend on whether you're a UK & EU student or an international (non-EU) student. Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course.
Find out more about funding for Foundation Year and/or Placement Year by visiting the Funding Advice pages of our website. York St John offer special reductions to students graduating from York St John University Undergraduate degrees in 2019 and continuing directly onto Postgraduate study. Find out more about discounts and scholarships. There may also be some additional costs to take into account throughout your studies, including the cost of accommodation
Tuition fees
Home / EU students
The York St John University tuition fee for the 2019 entry to Foundation Degree, BA and BSc, PGCE Primary and Secondary and UG Health Programme degrees is £9,250 per year for UK/EU, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man students.
Tuition fees may be subject to inflation in future years.
Overseas students
The York St John University tuition fee for the 2019 entry to Foundation Degree, BA and BSc, PGCE degrees is £12,750 per year for international students.
Tuition fees may be subject to inflation in future years.
Additional costs and financial support
COURSE-RELATED COSTS
Whilst 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 webpages.
ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING COSTS
View our accommodation webpages for detailed information on accommodation and living costs.
FINANCIAL HELP AND SUPPORT
Help and advice on funding your studies at York St John is available through our Money Advice service.
Why choose a foundation year at York St John?
Develop your confidence
The Humanities with Foundation Year provides a safe and stimulating environment in which you can first encounter those key questions and challenges that will later inform your Undergraduate study.
Interdisciplinary learning
Develop your skills and knowledge both within and beyond your progression route programme. You'll be taught by staff from across the University as you explore a range of topics and ask challenging questions.
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