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What will I study on a foundation year?

The modules you study on a foundation year depend on your chosen degree pathway. You will complete a mix of subject-specific and academic skills modules designed to prepare you for university study and progression to year one of your degree.

You will be taught and assessed by members of the Foundation Year Team and subject academics. Shared modules, such as Preparing for Learning in Higher Education, develop skills including academic writing, referencing, research and reflection, often using topics linked to your chosen subject.

You will also have a personal tutor from the Foundation Year Team who can support your progress and direct you to additional university services.

Foundation year modules

Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences & Education, or Hull University Business School

First trimesterSecond trimester
Preparing for learning in Higher EducationGroup Challenge
Academic Writing SkillsFoundation in Data Analysis
Introduction to Society and Culture in Context, Global Issues for Business (Business Management students only)Foundation Research Project

Faculty of Science & Engineering, or Faculty of Health Sciences

First trimesterSecond trimester
Preparing for Learning in Higher EducationGroup Challenge
Foundation Maths (Skills/A/1)Foundation in Data Analysis or Foundation Maths (B/2) (Computer Science pathways, Engineering, Maths and Physics only)
Introduction to: Biological Sciences 1, Computing, Physics 1Introduction to: Biological Sciences 2, Chemistry, Physics 2, Sports and Exercise Science, Psychology. Foundation in Data Analysis (Computer Science pathway only)

Modules vary by course and may change. Explore our Undergraduate Courses to find degrees with a foundation year and check the modules and entry requirements for your chosen programme.

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