History (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
The Foundation Year in History forms part of an integrated four-year degree programme and is designed for students who do not currently meet the admissions criteria for direct entry onto a degree course.
This course invites you to explore History through engaging themes and topics, while developing essential skills in research, critical thinking and communication. Throughout the year you’ll learn to analyse sources, think critically about the past, and communicate your ideas clearly. With active teaching, reflective tasks and applied assessments, you’ll gain a strong academ...
The Foundation Year in History forms part of an integrated four-year degree programme and is designed for students who do not currently meet the admissions criteria for direct entry onto a degree course.<br/><br/>This course invites you to explore History through engaging themes and topics, while developing essential skills in research, critical thinking and communication. Throughout the year you’ll learn to analyse sources, think critically about the past, and communicate your ideas clearly. With active teaching, reflective tasks and applied assessments, you’ll gain a strong academic foundation and transferable skills to progress into the History degree and beyond. This course supports your growth, curiosity and readiness for a higher level of study.<br/>If you love exploring history and want to develop your researching, critical thinking and analysis skills but you do not currently meet the entry criteria for entry onto the degree course, or you are returning to education after a break, this foundation year in History will be perfect for you.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Pontypridd
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V00F
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
A level
D,D
T Level
Pass (D or E)
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