English and Philosophy

About this programme

The foundation year of the 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, students will progress to English and Philosophy BA. Studying English and Philosophy together is your invitation to dive into age-old debates about what it means to be human. You'll study everything from theatre, poetry and creative writing to ethics, metaphysics and the philosophy of art. You’ll explore what it means to live a meaningful life. 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 schools of English and History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities . 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 c