History and Modern Languages

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 School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities and the School of Languages, Arts and Societies . On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to History and Modern Languages and Cultures BA. Develop your language skills and historical awareness while deepening your understanding of cultures and societies in Europe and beyond. Both disciplines involve imagination and empathy - interpreting the past, or other languages, requires us to appreciate and understand many points of view. 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 the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities and the School of Languages, Arts and Societies. You will progress to the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities and the School of Languages, A