Name of Programme
Foundation Pathway Programme
Foundation Pathway Programme [Business/Economics]
Foundation Pathway Programme [Humanities]
Foundation Pathway Programme [International Studies]
Foundation Pathway Programme [Law]
Foundation Pathway Programme [Psychology]
Final Award
CFS
Location
51±¬ÁÏ
Awarding Institution/Body
University Of 51±¬ÁÏ
Teaching Institution
University Of 51±¬ÁÏ
School of Study
Centre for Foundation Studies
Programme Code(s)
FCTF3FFP / Full Time / 9 Months
FCTF3FFPBU / Full Time / 9 Months / Foundation Pathway Programme [Business/Economics]
FCTF3FFPHU / Full Time / 9 Months / Foundation Pathway Programme [Humanities]
FCTF3FFPIN / Full Time / 9 Months / Foundation Pathway Programme [International Studies]
FCTF3FFPLA / Full Time / 9 Months / Foundation Pathway Programme [Law]
FCTF3FFPPS / Full Time / 9 Months / Foundation Pathway Programme [Psychology]
Professional Body Accreditation
N/A
Relevant Subject Benchmark Statement (SBS)
Admission Criteria
Applicable Cohort(s)
September 2024 Onwards
FHEQ Level
3
UCAS Code
Summary of Programme
The Foundation Programme is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen undergraduate studies. This programme is particularly suitable for students who do not meet the entry requirements for their chosen undergraduate programme at 51±¬ÁÏ, those who have had a gap in their education, or those who wish to study a new area they have not studied before and secure their academic skills before embarking on degree-level study.
Educational Aims of the Programme
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles in their chosen subject area.
- To develop students’ academic skills, including critical thinking, research, and communication.
- To prepare students for successful transition to undergraduate studies in their chosen subject area.
- To foster a learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and independent learning.
Programme Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

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Teaching/Learning Strategy

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Assessment Strategy

Assessment methods may include coursework, examinations, presentations, and group projects. The assessments are designed to prepare students for their chosen undergraduate studies. The specific assessment methods for each module will be detailed in the module descriptions.
Programme Outcomes

Cognitive Skills

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Teaching/Learning Strategy

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Assessment Strategy

Programme Outcomes

Practical/Transferable Skills

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Teaching/Learning Strategy

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Assessment Strategy

Assessment methods may include coursework, examinations, presentations, and group projects. The assessments are designed to prepare students for their chosen undergraduate studies. The specific assessment methods for each module will be detailed in the module descriptions.
External Reference Points
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the departmental or programme handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by the 51±¬ÁÏ and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Date of Production
Date approved by School Learning and Teaching Committee
Date approved by School Board of Study
Date approved by University Learning and Teaching Committee
Date of Annual Review

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURES

Foundation Pathway Programme [Business/Economics]

FCTF3FFPBU / Full Time / January Entry
Term 1
Winter
Key Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFKASK)
Foundations of Business Management [L3/20U] (FFFBUMA)
Digital Skills [L3/10U] (FFFDIGS)
Winter Examination
Term 2
Spring
Academic Writing Skills [L3/10U] (FFFACWS)
Critical Thinking [L3/10U] (FFFCRTH)
Global Business and Economic Contexts [L3/20U] (FFFGBEC)
Spring Examination
Term 3
Summer
Research Skills [L3/10U] (FFFRSKS)
Advanced Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFADAS)
Quantitative and Financial Literacy for Business [L3/20U] (FFFQAFL)
Summer Examination

 

Foundation Pathway Programme [Business/Economics]

FCTF3FFPBU / Full Time / September Entry
Term 1
Autumn
Key Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFKASK)
Foundations of Business Management [L3/20U] (FFFBUMA)
Digital Skills [L3/10U] (FFFDIGS)
Autumn Examination
Term 2
Winter
Academic Writing Skills [L3/10U] (FFFACWS)
Critical Thinking [L3/10U] (FFFCRTH)
Quantitative and Financial Literacy for Business [L3/20U] (FFFQAFL)
Winter Examination
Term 3
Spring
Advanced Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFADAS)
Research Skills [L3/10U] (FFFRSKS)
Global Business and Economic Contexts [L3/20U] (FFFGBEC)
Spring Examination

 

Foundation Pathway Programme [Humanities]

FCTF3FFPHU / Full Time / January Entry
Term 1
Winter
Key Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFKASK)
Introduction to Political Communication [L3/20U] (FFFITPC)
Digital Skills [L3/10U] (FFFDIGS)
Winter Examination
Term 2
Spring
Academic Writing Skills [L3/10U] (FFFACWS)
Critical Thinking [L3/10U] (FFFCRTH)
One of:
Quantitative and Financial Literacy for Business [L3/20U]
Principles of Private Law [L3/20U]
Global Futures & Contemporary Challenges [L3/20U] (FBHSSEC)
Spring Examination
Term 3
Summer
Research Skills [L3/10U] (FFFRSKS)
Advanced Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFADAS)
One of:
Global Business and Economic Contexts [L3/20U]
Introduction to Public & Criminal Justice [L3/20U]
Society, Culture & Historical Change [L3/20U] (FBHSSECT3)
Summer Examination

 

Foundation Pathway Programme [Humanities]

FCTF3FFPHU / Full Time / September Entry
Term 1
Autumn
Key Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFKASK)
Foundations of Business Management [L3/20U] (FFFBUMA)
Digital Skills [L3/10U] (FFFDIGS)
Autumn Examination
Term 2
Winter
Academic Writing Skills [L3/10U] (FFFACWS)
Critical Thinking [L3/10U] (FFFCRTH)
One of:
Global Business and Economic Contexts [L3/20U]
Introduction to Public & Criminal Justice [L3/20U]
Global Futures & Contemporary Challenges [L3/20U] (FBHSSECWT2)
Winter Examination
Term 3
Spring
Advanced Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFADAS)
Research Skills [L3/10U] (FFFRSKS)
One of:
Principles of Private Law [L3/20U]
Society, Culture & Historical Change [L3/20U]
Quantitative and Financial Literacy for Business [L3/20U] (FBHSSECSPRT3)
Spring Examination

 

Foundation Pathway Programme [International Studies]

FCTF3FFPIN / Full Time / January Entry
Term 1
Winter
Key Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFKASK)
Global Perspectives [L3/10U] (FFFGLOP)
Digital Skills [L3/10U] (FFFDIGS)
Introduction to Political Communication [L3/10U] (FFFIPCO)
Winter Examination
Term 2
Spring
Academic Writing Skills [L3/10U] (FFFACWS)
Critical Thinking [L3/10U] (FFFCRTH)
Britain Since 1945: Changing Roles [L3/10U] (FFFBSCR)
One of:
The Economic Environment of Business [L3/10U]
The English Legal System [L3/10U] (FBHSFNDHU2)
Spring Examination
Term 3
Summer
Research Skills [L3/10U] (FFFRSKS)
Advanced Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFADAS)
International Studies [L3/10U] (FFFINST)
Foundations of International Human Rights Law [L3/10U] (FFFIHRL)
Summer Examination

 

Foundation Pathway Programme [International Studies]

FCTF3FFPIN / Full Time / September Entry
Term 1
Autumn
Key Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFKASK)
Digital Skills [L3/10U] (FFFDIGS)
Global Futures & Contemporary Challenges [L3/20U] (FFFGFCC)
Autumn Examination
Term 2
Winter
Academic Writing Skills [L3/10U] (FFFACWS)
Critical Thinking [L3/10U] (FFFCRTH)
Foundations of International Human Rights Law [L3/10U] (FFFIHRL)
International Studies [L3/10U] (FFFINST)
Winter Examination
Term 3
Spring
Research Skills [L3/10U] (FFFRSKS)
Advanced Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFADAS)
One of:
Reportage [L3/10U]
Britain Since 1945: Changing Roles [L3/10U] (FBHSFNDHU1)
One of:
The Economic Environment of Business [L3/10U]
The English Legal System [L3/10U] (FBHSFNDHU2)
Spring Examination

 

Foundation Pathway Programme [Law]

FCTF3FFPLA / Full Time / January Entry
Term 1
Winter
Key Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFKASK)
Foundations of Legal System & Skills [L3/20U] (FFFLSAS)
Digital Skills [L3/10U] (FFFDIGS)
Winter Examination
Term 2
Spring
Academic Writing Skills [L3/10U] (FFFACWS)
Critical Thinking [L3/10U] (FFFCRTH)
Introduction to Public & Criminal Justice [L3/20U] (FFFIPCJ)
Spring Examination
Term 3
Summer
Research Skills [L3/10U] (FFFRSKS)
Advanced Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFADAS)
Principles of Private Law [L3/20U] (FFFPOPL)
Summer Examination

 

Foundation Pathway Programme [Law]

FCTF3FFPLA / Full Time / September Entry
Term 1
Autumn
Key Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFKASK)
Foundations of Legal System & Skills [L3/20U] (FFFLSAS)
Digital Skills [L3/10U] (FFFDIGS)
Autumn Examination
Term 2
Winter
Academic Writing Skills [L3/10U] (FFFACWS)
Critical Thinking [L3/10U] (FFFCRTH)
Principles of Private Law [L3/20U] (FFFPOPL)
Winter Examination
Term 3
Spring
Research Skills [L3/10U] (FFFRSKS)
Advanced Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFADAS)
Introduction to Public & Criminal Justice [L3/20U] (FFFIPCJ)
Spring Examination

 

Foundation Pathway Programme [Psychology]

FCTF3FFPPS / Full Time / January Entry
Term 1
Winter
Key Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFKASK)
Classic Studies in Psychology [L3/20U] (FFFCSPN)
Digital Skills [L3/10U] (FFFDIGS)
Winter Examination
Term 2
Spring
Academic Writing Skills [L3/10U] (FFFACWS)
Critical Thinking [L3/10U] (FFFCRTH)
Psychological Inquiry & Methods [L3/20U] (FFFPIAM)
Spring Examination
Term 3
Summer
Research Skills [L3/10U] (FFFRSKS)
Advanced Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFADAS)
Psychology in Applied Contexts [L3/20U] (FFFPIAC)
Summer Examination

 

Foundation Pathway Programme [Psychology]

FCTF3FFPPS / Full Time / September Entry
Term 1
Autumn
Key Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFKASK)
Classic Studies in Psychology [L3/20U] (FFFCSPN)
Digital Skills [L3/10U] (FFFDIGS)
Autumn Examination
Term 2
Winter
Academic Writing Skills [L3/10U] (FFFACWS)
Critical Thinking [L3/10U] (FFFCRTH)
Psychology in Applied Contexts [L3/20U] (FFFPIAC)
Winter Examination
Term 3
Spring
Research Skills [L3/10U] (FFFRSKS)
Advanced Academic Skills [L3/10U] (FFFADAS)
Psychological Inquiry & Methods [L3/20U] (FFFPIAM)