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English and Philosophy with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The BA English and Philosophy with Foundation Year at the University of Sheffield provides students with non-standard entry qualifications with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study. The programme is carefully designed to build confidence in students’ abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success.We work closely with students to ensure that their chosen degree is the most appropriate one for them, offering a range of stimulating learning opportunities through which to explore the different career and study opportunities open to them, and introducing them to all the learning and assessment methods they are most likely to encounter during their degree.The foundation year is taught within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners to unlock their potential to succeed.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 22,680per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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Have been out of formal full-time Level 3 education (usually A-Levels or Access courses) for 2+ years. You must demonstrate that you meet the University of Sheffield’s minimum academic entry requirements for English language (normally demonstrated by GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent). If you are a non-native English speaker you can demonstrate proficiency through IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. We will consider the A-level equivalency of your specific qualifications against our entry requirements and hel

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University information

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    26th out of 97 3

    25th out of 47 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    150 74%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    65th

    33
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.92 78%

    65th

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    151 72%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    31st

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.88 78%

    24th

    11

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