2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Arts and Social Science) (4 year)

Programme overview

Programme code
BA-IIFY/ATSS
UCAS code
Duration
4 Years
Method of Attendance
Full Time
Programme manager
Martin Maule
Contact address
M.T.Maule@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits
120
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
International Pathways Centre
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
The Examination Boards of the University Schools / Centres responsible for delivering the modules.
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups
The initial year (IFY) of this programme is at NQF level 3 and QAA Subject Benchmarks are not applicable. Years 1-3 are already validated full degree programmes and are referenced to subject benchmarks.

Entry requirements

  • Academic Requirements: Applicants are required to achieve specific grades in an appropriate qualification (usually deemed equivalent to AS Level).
  • English Language Requirements: Applicants will be expected to provide evidence of English language skills equivalent to IELTS overall score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

Programme specification

The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Arts and Social Science) is an extended 4-year degree. It offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but who do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to Year 1 of a University of Leeds Arts and Social Science-related undergraduate degree programme.

The International Foundation Year will provide a firm grounding in the subjects required for the students’ intended continued undergraduate study. Successful completion of the initial year will guarantee you progression onto your chosen undergraduate degree at Leeds.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

You will be required to study the following compulsory module:

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
ELU0038Academic Study Skills for Arts and Social Sciences40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP

Optional Modules

You will also be required to study modules in particular subjects. There are seven pathways and students are assigned to these depending on their progression route.

Social Science Pathway

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
SLSP0140Researching and Studying the Social Sciences40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
SLSP0150Introduction to Social Inequalities20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)PFP
SLSP0170Global Challenges and the Social Sciences20Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)PFP

Humanities Pathway

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
FOAH0010Exploring the Arts and Humanities40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
SLSP0150Introduction to Social Inequalities20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)PFP
SLSP0170Global Challenges and the Social Sciences20Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)PFP

Media and Communication Pathway

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
COMM0010Introduction to Studying Media and Communication40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
FOAH0010Exploring the Arts and Humanities40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP

Art and Media Pathway

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
ARTF0010Art and Cultural History40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
COMM0010Introduction to Studying Media and Communication40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP

Arts Pathway

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
ARTF0010Art and Cultural History40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
FOAH0010Exploring the Arts and Humanities40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP

Music Pathway

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
FOAH0010Exploring the Arts and Humanities40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
MUS0001Exploring Music Studies20Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MUS0002Music in Practice20Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Fine Art Pathway

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
ARTF0010Art and Cultural History40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP
ARTF0020Studio Work (Materiality and Process)40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP

Last updated: 04/07/2024 16:54:48

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