Arts and Humanities Foundation Year

Through a range of engaging modules spanning the arts and humanities, the foundation year allows you to develop key skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and digital capability. Your dedicated foundation year tutors will support you to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence for undergraduate study.

The course is designed for talented UK students with an interest in arts and humanities subjects, but whose personal circumstances (see below) make achieving our usual entry requirements difficult. This is offered as part of the University of Nottingham’s contextual admissions policy. BCC at A level reflects the reduced entry requirements.

During the foundation year, you will be a full member of the university, with all the opportunities this offers, including the same accommodation options as direct-entry students. This course prepares you for progression to a range of arts and humanities degrees, without the need to reapply.