History with Foundation BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History with Foundation BA (Hons)
Start your foundation year at Plymouth, blending history, literature and writing. Youll gain key academic skills, enjoy field trips and cultural events, and progress to global history studies with expert staff and career-focused opportunities.
Global perspective
Study over five centuries of British, American and World History in Britain’s Ocean City - with access to rich local archives, museums and heritage sites like The Box.
Career-ready learning
Gain highly sought-after analytical and communication skills while joining a vibrant community of historians t...
Start your foundation year at Plymouth, blending history, literature and writing. Youll gain key academic skills, enjoy field trips and cultural events, and progress to global history studies with expert staff and career-focused opportunities.<br/><br/>Global perspective<br/>Study over five centuries of British, American and World History in Britain’s Ocean City - with access to rich local archives, museums and heritage sites like The Box.<br/><br/>Career-ready learning<br/>Gain highly sought-after analytical and communication skills while joining a vibrant community of historians through internships and volunteering.<br/><br/>Travel and exchange opportunities<br/>Broaden your horizons through free or subsidised field trips and an international exchange programme with partner institutions in the US and Europe.<br/><br/>This course is for you if...<br/>- you are interested in uncovering the various tales and events of British and world history<br/><br/><br/>- you are keen to work with leading historians and dive deep into history through hands-on research<br/><br/><br/>- you enjoy the freedom to shape your own academic journey - choosing modules that reflect your passions<br/><br/><br/>- you are excited to build a foundation for a rewarding career and develop creative skills that employers value. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V101
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
Scottish Higher
32 UCAS tariff points
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably History, Humanities or Combined), (including GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above or equivalent).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
24 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
AS
32 UCAS tariff points
A level
32 points, minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
P
Pass (D o E on the core) 72 points or above. Preferably English, Humanities or Combined)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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