Overview
Please note this programme is currently under review and changes to modules are expected.
Study a combination of Humanities and Social Science modules alongside an English module and an Academic Practice module. The combination of modules will enable you to develop key skills and understanding in language, study skills, critical thinking and a good understanding of knowledge relevant to Humanities and Social Sciences.
Key facts
- Develop key understanding of a range of social science developments in present-day society, the conditions these developments create and the theories used to describe and investigate them
- Develop your awareness of academic culture in the UK as you integrate into student life within a UK university
- Progress onto courses in a range of subjects from English Language and History, Politics and Sociology to Mass Communication, Psychology and Surveying
What will I study?
The Humanities and Social Sciences modules are designed to deepen your English language, academic listening and reading capabilities, your ability to interpret your findings and present to your peers and tutor, in appropriate written and oral format – specific to the requirements of undergraduate degrees in Humanities and Social Science.
You will develop your academic skills, techniques and processes with an emphasis on building your personal capacity for creativity, critical and independent thinking. You will also learn how to demonstrate effective academic writing, analysis skills, interpersonal communication and the ability to work in multi-cultural teams.
Teaching and Assessment
- 16-18 hours per week in seminars, lectures, workshops, labs and tutorials
- 20 – 22 hours independent study – total of a max of 40 hours per week overall study time
- Assessment: Portfolio tasks, written coursework, examinations
Upon successful completion and subject to specific entry requirements, you can go on to study a range of business undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University.
To progress and be eligible for entry onto our undergraduate degree programmes you must achieve at least 40% in your International Foundation Programme.
Please note that our undergraduate degrees are currently being reviewed, however, we have previously offered the opportunity for students to progress on to the following courses:
- American Studies BA (Hons)
- Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
- Childhood and Early Years Studies BA (Hons)
- Criminology and Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
- Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
- Criminology BSc (Hons)
- English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
- English Language Studies BA (Hons)
- English Literature and American Studies BA (Hons)
- English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
- English Literature and History BA (Hons)
- English Literature BA (Hons)
- Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
- Geography BA (Hons)
- Guidance and Counselling BA (Hons)
- Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)
- History and American Studies BA (Hons)
- History and Politics BA (Hons)
- History BA (Hons)
- International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)
- Media and Communication BA (Hons)
- Physical Geography BSc (Hons)
- Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
- Psychology BSc (Hons)
- Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)
- Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
- Real Estate BSc (Hons)
- Sociology BSc (Hons)
- Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
- Sport Management BSc (Hons)
- Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons)
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