Explore the conflicting relationships between religion, culture and society and the relevance of belief systems to modern life on our Foundation Entry course in Religion, Culture and Society.
Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s great stepping stone to a full degree.
On this course you’ll Investigate the historical and contemporary effect of religion, culture and society on education, politics and social experiences.
You’ll challenge the fundamental principles of belief systems and prejudices, graduating with an understanding of religious culture and traditions from major UK faiths and how they interact with each other.
Why study with us
- Social Sciences is ranked 4th in the UK with 90% student satisfaction. (National Student Survey 2022)
- We subsidise national and international field trips to Rome, Istanbul, Auschwitz, Cordoba, Berlin, Budapest and Cartagena.
- You’ll get the chance to spend time studying abroad at one of our partner universities - the exchange network includes countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico, and USA.
What you'll do
- We draw attention to shared values, beliefs and practices – we’ll support you to achieve a mutual appreciation of different faiths and traditions.
- Join field trips where you’ll develop a lived experience and awareness of cultural heritage, traditions and practices of different faiths.
- Our team foster a strong sense of community through social and professional networking and our end of year ball is a totally student led experience.
Module overview
Year OCompulsory modules
• HUC110: Essential Study Skills for Higher Education
• HUC111: Developing Academic Knowledge
• HUC114: Target Award Extended Study
• HUC115: Learning by Experience
• HUC203: Skills for Humanities
Optional modules
• HUC200: Skills for Languages and Area Studies
• HUC202: Skills for Education
• HUC203: Skills for Humanities
Year 1
Compulsory modules
• RB1003: Dharma Religions
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RB1016: The Abrahamic Faiths
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RB1334: Understanding Religions and Beliefs
Optional modules
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AL1137: Beginners Arabic Language
• DF1161: An Introduction to British Sign Language
• ED1202: Education for Everyone?
• HY1108: Nations and Empires in Asia 1857-1949: China, India, Japan and Thailand 1857-1949
• PN003: Freedom and Determinism
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RB1014: Faith, Identity, Culture & Society
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RB1017: Religion, Society and the State
• S01004: Media and Culture
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SO1115: Youth, Identity and Difference
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VO1006: Volunteering and Community Action
Year 2
Compulsory modules
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RB2001: Exploring Christian Theology
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RB2016: Cults, New Age and New Religious Movements
• RB2018: Transatlantic Religion
• RB2241: Sacredness and Spirituality
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RB2999: Religion, Culture and Society Project
Optional modules
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AL1140: Post Beginners Arabic Language
• HY2095: Cold War in Asia 1945-1989: History, Society and Conflict
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P12001: Philosophy of Religion
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RB2016: Cults, New Age and New Religious Movements
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RB2999: Religion, Culture and Society Project
• SO2002: Sociology of Religion
• SO2023: Home in a changing world: issues and questions of home
• VO2001: Mentoring in the Community
Year 3
Compulsory modules
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RB3001: Perceptions of Morality
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RB3005: Political Islam and Islamic Movements
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RB3007: Religion, Media and Culture
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RB3991: Religion, Culture & Society Dissertation
Optional modules
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AL2437: Intermediate Arabic Language
• HY3054: India, Pakistan and Afghanistan during the Cold War 1947-92
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HY3065: From Cold War to New Asia Pacific Order 1969-92
• RB3001: Perceptions of Morality
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RB3007: Religion, Media and Culture
• S03004: Sexy Bodies: Sexuality and the Body
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VO3007: Global Community Exchange
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
Our Religion, Culture and Society Foundation Entry course has a very high employability success rate. You could focus on careers as project managers for international charity organisations, culture and diversity advisers, youth workers, prison officers, police officers and more.
Many of our graduates continue with study on either PGCE courses or continue studying with us at MA level.
My name is Kavisha Prince Anthony, and I always had a dream of studying abroad. Thankfully, that dream came to life since I applied to the Study Advisor. I was able to receive my visa within four days. I also had some visa refusals in the past; I had about six UK visa refusals in the past, but thankfully, it was not an issue since the Study Advisor was able to make things work this time. I highly recommend Study Advisor for your dreams of going abroad, whether it be the UK or any other European country there is.