Humanities Foundation

Suitable for those returning to education after some time away or those who aren't sure what area within Humanities they want to explore further. Its range of generic study skills mixed with subject specific modules means that you can progress on to your level 4 learning with confidence as the course will give you a taste for a few different humanities courses we have to offer, making the decision for progression easier.

Courses available with foundation year:

• Ancient Civilisations (BA)
• Anthropology (BA)
• Archaeology (BA)
• Chinese Studies (BA)
• Classical Civilisation (BA)
• Conflict and War (BA)
• Creative Writing (BA)
• Heritage (BA)
• History (BA)
• International Development and Global Politics (BA)
• Liberal Arts (BA)
• Medieval Studies
• Philosophy (BA)
• Religious Studies (BA)

• Dr Alexander Scott
• Andy Bevan
• Dr Angus M Slater
• Ann Bevan
• Prof Bettina E. Schmidt
• Dr Catrin H Williams
• Dr Errietta Bissa
• Professor Gary Bunt
• Dr Harriett Webster
• Dr Jeni Willliams
• Dr Katharina Zinn
• Dr Louise Steel
• Dr Magdalena Öhrman
• Dr Matthew Cobb
• Dr Ruth Parkes
• Associate Prof Thomas Jansen

Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.

You will develop powers of analysis, logical thought and argument within a supportive and encouraging environment. It will be these skills of communication, understanding, analysis and self-management that provide you with a passport into employment. Types of employment could include museum and archive work, journalism, law, banking, local politics, all types of administrative work, marketing and advertising, and teaching.

The Faculty has estimated on the assumption that students buy new copies of the books. Students may also choose to spend money on printing drafts of work.

• Students may spend up to £300 per year on books and additional related materials.
• Students are expected to submit 2 hard copies of their final project, the estimated cost for binding these is £20.

Optional Field trip:
The faculty works to ensure that there are a range of fieldwork and field trip options available both locally and internationally. Thus students can opt to take either more expensive or less expensive placements. The Faculty subsidises these but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. Below are the upper end of expected costs based on where students have currently done placements.

• Fieldwork (depending on where the student decides to do fieldwork): c. £500 - £1,500
• Individual trips: c. £5 - £50

Ancient History
UCAS Code: V110

Classical Civilisation
UCAS Code: Q820 

History
UCAS Code: V100 

Medieval Studies
UCAS Code: V130 

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.  To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.

Please visit our Accommodation pages for more information

Our students do not explore all forms of human social and cultural behaviour by simply sitting and listening to how other anthropologists understand the world, they experience what is to live like them themselves.

We focus particularly on applying and engaging with theory to address social issues. We recognise that practical, first-hand engagement with ‘other’ cultures is the best way to understand the anthropological endeavour. If you choose to study with us you will be given plenty of opportunity to be an anthropologist – by applying the knowledge you learn in the classroom in the ‘real’ world.

If you would like to find out more, you can visit us on an Open Day.