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English with Foundation BA (Hons)

Durham University

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Durham University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University College

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-22

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The Foundation Programme is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve the standard for admission to Durham, but who, as a result of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for entry to a Durham University course. The Foundation Programme is delivered by a dedicated team of academic tutors from Durham’s Centre for Academic Development (DCAD). Each year it provides places for 100 students and supports them to progress to Level 1 study in over 37 academic subjects from every academic department in the university.The Foundation Programme supports students to develop the skills and subject knowledge required for successful study at degree level. The content focuses on developing epistemological maturity, metacognitive skills, and independent learning, becoming increasingly specialised as the course progresses. On successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the first year of your degree, once you have achieved the grade required for progression.**Course Structure**The Foundation Programme provides 120 academic credits divided into modules, with 20 hours of taught content and 10 hours of tutorial or small group seminar support for every 10 credits. We also expect our students to engage in a further 70 hours of self-directed study (including assignments and tests) for every 10 credits they study. This is broadly in-line with the majority of academic departments across Durham University, although individual variation does exist between departments.

Application deadline

26 January

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

GCSE/National 4/National

GCSE/National 4/National 5 :

Successful applicants for this route are likely to have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in English Language or Literature, or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects.

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University information

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    6th

  • Campus address

    Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, England

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By inspiring students to do outstanding things at Durham, the university believes they will do outstanding things in the world.
Durham's famous cathedral and castle are at the heart of the city – and the heart of the university – forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Beyond studies, Durham offers a student experience and college life that is truly unique.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    4th out of 100 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    187 92%

    4th

    2

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    7th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.00 80%

    69th

    11

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