Humanities University Foundation
Understanding humanity, past and present, unlocks your future
Humanities includes a wide range of subjects related to human behaviour and culture. Popular degrees include sociology, politics, criminology, psychology, international relations, or journalism.
Our Humanities University Foundation programme combines specialist language learning and academic skills development with impartial university advice and guidance from our experienced academic team. You can choose from a range of subjects that best meet your future goals.
It will give you the tools you need to not only get into university, but to achieve great success in your degree once you get there.
Course overview
On this course, you will:
- Improve your subject-level knowledge and understanding to NQF Level 3 (UK National Qualifications Framework)
- Become a confident English language communicator (to at least B2 or IELTS 5.5)
- Learn critical academic language and study skills and assessment techniques
- Gain experience using a range of learning technologies
- Receive personalised, impartial guidance and support on your choice of course and university
- Strengthen your skills as an independent learner with experience of various assessment methods
SUBJECT MODULES
Understand the human world
Humanities is a wide ranging subject. Your modules will help to develop your understanding and knowledge in your chosen subjects:
- Economics OR Sociology
- Politics OR Economics
- Media Studies
You can either pre-select your modules or we can advise you with options that would suit your career path during your induction week.
ACADEMIC SKILLS MODULE
Develop your skills toolkit
Study skills
You will develop advanced study skills to help you perform your best when asked to complete tasks, assignments and exams at university. These may also be different to skills you have learned in your own country, so we will support you to learn, practise and master how to gain high marks at university-level.
Preparing for IELTS
Our teachers have extensive experience with IELTS exams. You will get intensive preparation for your IELTS so you can successfully achieve your desired score (at least 5.5) and get entry to your degree programme at university.
LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Prepare to succeed
Visitor speaker programme
Experience university-style lectures and workshops in business, delivered by experts in their field.
University advice and support
Receive individual support and advice throughout your university application process, from our dedicated and experienced counselling service.
Supported self-study
You will have supported self-study sessions each week with tutors available to work with you on any aspects of the course that you find challenging.
Tutorials
You will have a 1-to-1 tutorial each week with your academic skills tutor to discuss your progress, receive guidance and ask any questions you may have.
Subject Modules
You will develop your specialist understanding and knowledge through your subject modules.
You will be able to: understand key concepts and theories, expand on your subject-related vocabulary, and improve your abilities to analyse and interpret information and communicate ideas effectively.
Download Subject Modules Factsheet
SUBJECT MODULE 1 OR 2
Economics
Build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge for the study of economics at a higher level. You will learn about the core elements of micro and macro economics and learn concepts and terminology that are central to the study of this subject.
SUBJECT MODULE 1
Sociology
Gain a fundamental understanding of key concepts and theories involved in the sociology discipline. You will explore a range of societies in the world and strengthen your understanding of sociological and cultural issues.
SUBJECT MODULE 2
Politics
Prepare for a politics or international relations degree and gain a good understanding of the system of politics and government in the UK, as well as the wider links to Europe and the wider world. Learn to communicate your ideas about the UK political system and discuss different perspectives.
SUBJECT MODULE 3
Media Studies
Gain the knowledge and skills to investigate and discuss the role of media, communication and culture in the world. You will understanding the theoretical underpinning of key concepts and analyse these using practical examples and case studies.
Sample timetable
STUDENT PROGRESSION
Track record of success
We are proud of our excellent track record with Bell students progressing to top universities for their subject area, such as the University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, and Loughborough University in the UK, and international institutions like the DElft University of Technology in Belgium, and Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland.
Our students have also gone on to study a wide range of courses, including classic subjects such as Chemistry, History and Law, as well as more specialist degrees like English and European Law, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, and Ecology, Conservation and Environment.
We can also guarantee, on successful completion of the Bell University Foundation programme, that you will be offered a place on an undergraduate degree course at a university in the UK.
Where have our students progressed to?
Students have received offers or progressed to leading universities in the UK and beyond.
