CertHE Foundation in Arts and Social Sciences at University of Bristol

Our Foundation in Arts and Social Sciences (CertHE) is a one-year introductory course designed to prepare you for an undergraduate degree in either the arts or social sciences. You don't need any prior qualifications to apply, and you'll be introduced to a range of study skills essential for pursuing these subjects at an undergraduate level. Complete the course successfully, and you can progress to a degree in an arts or social sciences subject at Bristol.

Department: CertHE Foundation Years  |  Duration: 1 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Arts and Humanities pathway: You'll take four compulsory units and choose one optional unit. From this pathway, you can progress to an Arts, Humanities or Modern Languages degree. Social Sciences pathway: You'll take four compulsory units and choose one optional unit.

Career pathways

On satisfactory completion of the Foundation Year in Arts and Social Sciences, you can progress to an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences . Similarly, students on the Foundation Year in Science, Engineering and Maths can progress to a non-clinical degree within the Faculty of Science and Engineering or Faculty of Health and Life Sciences .

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