History Including Foundation Year

About this programme

This course invites you to explore History through engaging themes and topics, while developing essential skills in research, critical thinking and communication. Throughout the foundation year you’ll learn to analyse sources, think critically about the past, and communicate your ideas clearly. With active teaching, reflective tasks and applied assessments, you’ll gain a strong academic foundation and transferable skills to progress into the History degree and beyond. This course supports your growth, curiosity and readiness for a higher level of study. Develop a range of essential skills such as IT skills and critical thinking that will prepare you for your degree. Grow your confidence as you are supported to independently research and evaluate sources in a range of contexts. You will be taught by passionate academics who are leaders in their field of study. 78% of our research outputs are rated as world-leading and internationally excellent. The History Foundation Year builds academic confidence and historical curiosity through active learning, reflection and research, exploring society, culture and change to prepare you for degree-level study with resilience and purpose. For details of the modules you will study after successful completion of the Foundation Year, please see the main course page . Develop academic, personal and professional skills for university study. You’ll reflect on your progress, build confidence, and create an evidence-based portfolio to support your future learning.