English and History

About this programme

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 schools of English and History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities . On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to English and History BA. The combination of English and History uniquely positions you to interrogate a wealth of texts and place them within their historical and socio-political contexts. Both subjects offer modules that explore language, literature and historical cultures from the medieval period up until the present day. 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 with the Lifelong Learning Team in the School of Education, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study. Over the course of your foundation year you will study a variety of modules that equate to the value of 120 credits. You can check the foundation year programme structure for more information on these modules. Levels 1-3: Three years full-time in the School of English and the Department of History. You will progress to the schools of English and History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities after completing your foundation year, subject to meeting progression thresholds, which differ across courses and departme