Course summary
Course details About our Foundation Programmes The Foundation Programme is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve but who, because of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for standard entry to a Durham University course. Please note there are eligibility criteria (For more details please scroll to “How to Apply” below for link information). What we do Our Foundation Programmes are delivered by a dedicated team of academic tutors from Durham’s Centre for Academic Development. Each year it provides places for 100 students and supports them to progress to Level 1 study in various academic subjects from most academic department in the university. The content focuses on developing an understanding of how knowledge is constructed within the degree programme, metacognitive skills, and independent learning, becoming increasingly specialised as the course progresses. We support students to develop the skills and subject knowledge required for successful study at degree level. On successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress to the first year of their degree - Anthropology BA. Anthropology Developing the skills; knowledge and understanding needed to discover all aspects of humanity; from our evolutionary origins to our extraordinary social and cultural diversity. For full details please scroll to the bottom of the page for Provider Information and select Visit our Course Page under Course Contact Details.
Modules
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Assessment method
This programme provides high-quality teaching and learning in a supportive and productive environment which encourages self-awareness, reflective practice, and cross-discipline awareness. Towards the end of the year, greater emphasis is placed on independent study, not just in preparation for classes and reading around the subjects, but also with students completing an individual project related to their progression route. Assessment will include across the year; continuous assignment and essay work, maths test, oral presentation and a final dissertation of 3000 words. For full details please scroll to the bottom of the page for Provider Information and select Visit our Course Page under Course Contact Details. In addition to the help provided by your subject lecturers, you can also access extensive support for your assessments through ASC, the Academic Skills Centre. See below for details: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/centres/academic-skills-centre/
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is only available to eligible home fees students. Non-home students may be eligible via our International Study Centre: www.durhamisc.com
https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/centres/academic-development/study/foundation/eligibility
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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
- Course code:
- L608
- Institution code:
- D86
- Campus name:
- Durham City
- Campus code:
- O
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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
If you achieved or have predicted grades that meet the standard offer for your Durham University degree course without Foundation, then you should apply for direct entry, as you will not be considered for the Foundation Programme. It is not necessary to have Level 3 qualification to apply to the Foundation Programme but you must be able to demonstrate the potential to have achieved the qualification above. If you have completed Level 3 qualifications within three years or are currently taking them, you need to achieve for each A-level at least grade C, and/or each BTEC at least grade Merit; or at least a Merit in all level 3 modules for an Access to HE course. Specific Eligibility Criteria Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects. Essential Criteria for Younger Applicants (under 21 years) Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language. General Eligibility Criteria All applicants need to meet criteria to be considered: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/centres/academic-development/study/foundation/eligibility/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/centres/academic-development/study/foundation/eligibility/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Assessment(s) and/or Interview
English language requirements
You should be able to demonstrate satisfactory English proficiency before the start of a programme of study, usually via the submission of an appropriate English language qualification.
English Language requirements
https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
England | £5760 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £5760 | Year 1 |
Wales | £5760 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £5760 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Durham University offers a range of scholarship opportunities to academically well-qualified and highly motivated students. For further details, including deadlines for application, please visit: www.durham.ac.uk/study/scholarships/
Provider information
Durham University
The Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE