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University degree

History and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield · Sheffield
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications, a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities . On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to History and Philosophy BA . The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success.

You will study with the Lifelong Learning Team in the School of Education, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study. Over the course of your foundation year you will study a variety of modules that equate to the value of 120 credits. You can check the foundation year programme structure for more information on these modules.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts2%
112-127 pts21%
128-143 pts26%
144-159 pts22%
160-175 pts14%
176-191 pts5%
192-207 pts3%
208-223 pts5%
224-239 pts1%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
94% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel94%
other3%
access1%
baccalaureate1%
otherHE1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
56%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
91%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£28,000
After 15 months
£24,500
3 years on
£31,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
91%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching93%
Assessment & feedback83%
Academic support82%
Well organised92%
Learning resources90%
Student community91%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Sheffield's own site.
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