Course summary
TEF Gold
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Foundation Programme (Year 0) The first year of this course is spent with the Foundation Programme developing the skills and subject knowledge required for successful study at degree level. The Foundation Year contains a number of compulsory and discipline-specific modules. Compulsory modules are designed to develop higher level learning skills and familiarise you with studying and assessment at degree level. Discipline-specific modules help lay a foundation of knowledge that you will build upon as you progress to your chosen degree course. 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. Foundation Modules Foundation Skills Ancient History Academic Communication Concepts, Methods & Theories in Social Science 1 Concepts, Methods & Theories in Arts & Humanities 1 Academic Practice 1 Academic Practice 2 Concepts, Methods & Theories in Social Science 2 Concepts, Methods & Theories in Arts & Humanities 2 Understanding Language Modern History Years 1, 2 and 3 As per years 1, 2 and 3 of BA Chinese Studies (with Year Abroad). For more information on this course, please see our website.
Course details
Modules
The first year of this course is spent with the Foundation Programme developing the skills and subject knowledge required for successful study at degree level. The Foundation Year contains a number of compulsory and discipline-specific modules. Compulsory modules are designed to develop higher level learning skills and familiarise you with studying and assessment at degree level. Discipline-specific modules help lay a foundation of knowledge that you will build upon as you progress to your chosen degree course. 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. Foundation modules: You will study and be assessed in the following modules: Foundation Skills Ancient History Academic Communication Concepts, Methods and Theories in Social Science 1 Concepts, Methods and Theories in Arts and Humanities 1 Academic Practice 1 Academic Practice 2 Concepts, Methods and Theories in Social Science 2 Concepts, Methods and Theories in Arts & Humanities 2 Understanding Language Modern History For more information on the content of this course, including module details, please see our website.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from Tier 4 international students. For more information, please contact the course provider.
15Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
This course is not available to International applicants. Any International applicant interested in studying a Foundation programme leading to further study at Durham University should visit www.durhamisc.com for more information.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Entry Point Specific Requirement: It is essential that applicants review the full course description and entry requirements of Durham University Foundation courses prior to application. Please visit the Foundation Centre website, available at www.durham.ac.uk/foundation.centre, email [email protected] or contact an admissions advisor on +44 (0)191 3340172.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Year 1 relates to 1st year of study (year 0) for fee purposes.
Provider information
Trevelyan College
Elvet Hill Road
Durham
DH1 3LN