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Arts and Humanities Foundation Year

Your modules in a minute

In just 60 seconds each, your tutors take you on a journey through the six modules of your Arts and Humanities Foundation Year.

These bite-sized videos cover the core themes of your year, which prepare you for your chosen progression degree.

Adina Covaci - Module convenor (module previously Important Thinkers Through History)

Important Thinkers in the Arts and Humanities

"In every area of arts and humanities there are important figures who have contributed to the development of their own fields and to the intellectual and cultural development of humanity."

Peter Watts - Module Convenor

Critical Thinking and Reflective Learning

“The module will also demonstrate how different subject areas in the arts and humanities use forms of critical thinking and reflective learning."

Sasha Garwood - Module convenor

Language and Culture

“We start by exploring what might be meant by the terms language and culture and go on to explore different theories about how these two concepts are related and influence each other.”

Peter Watts - Module Convenor

Media, Communication and Society

“A deep understanding of media is essential for any degree subject in arts and humanities.”

Sasha Garwood - Module convenor

Narrative and Creativity

“Why do we make art? What do creative narratives tell us about ourselves, each other and the world?”

Adina Covaci - Module convenor (module previously The Project)

Independent Research Project

“As part of a group, you’ll have a chance to investigate undergraduate subject areas that interest you in the arts and humanities.”

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Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year BA Hons

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

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