English and History with Foundation Year

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your degree in English and History. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, conduct research, evaluate evidence, and develop your academic writing skills.

The skills you'll learn will help you work independently and collaboratively in a range of academic and professional settings. You'll build confidence in critical thinking, communication and problem-solving, while developing an understanding of how literature, history and culture shape the world around us.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) English and History. Inspired by the course's focus on stories, ideas and historical events, you'll explore how people, societies and cultures have evolved over time, and how these continue to influence the modern world.

A guaranteed placeOnce you've successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) English and History with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) English and History

Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

Learn how to research, analyse sources, construct arguments and meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

Careers and opportunities

When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) English and History degree.

Studying English and History helps you develop valuable transferable skills, including critical thinking, research, communication and evidence-based analysis. Through exploring literature, historical events and cultural change, you'll gain a deeper understanding of society, identity and the challenges facing the modern world.

Upon completing our English and History degree course, you'll be prepared for careers in areas such as education, publishing, journalism, heritage, archives, communications, public policy and the wider cultural sector. You'll also be well equipped for further postgraduate study and a range of professional careers that value strong analytical and communication skills.

Portsmouth offers accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 24 hours and apply for a room in halls by 19 August (terms and conditions apply).

By signing up for Priority Clearing, you can receive accommodation information straight to your inbox, along with exclusive access to Portsmouth’s Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 6 August. Priority Clearing applicants benefit from queue-jump status on Results Day, as well as exclusive updates, invitations to Clearing Webinars and personalised one-to-one application support.

The Clearing Visit Day offers you the chance to experience Portsmouth’s welcoming campus and vibrant student community first-hand before you enrol. With guaranteed accommodation, you can feel reassured that you’ll be at the heart of university life from day one.