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Liberal Arts with a Foundation Year
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time including foundation year
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Overview
At UEA, we believe everyone should have the chance to study at degree level. You might not yet have the required grades. You may need a little extra support. You may need time to decide where your interests lie. If so, then our BA Liberal Arts with a Foundation Year is the perfect choice.
Our Humanities Foundation Year is an intensive and exciting year of study. You’ll focus on the topics which intrigue you. And you'll also create a toolkit of essential academic skills.
We provide a supportive and rewarding learning environment. You'll study with dedicated lecturers from UEA’s Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities. You’ll explore a wide range of academic subjects, including Literature, History, Philosophy, Film, Media, History of Art and Politics. We’ll help you make connections between different disciplines to spark your curiosity. We'll also encourage you to work towards your own individual learning goals.
While studying with us you’ll have access to all the opportunities and resources that UEA has to offer, from the Media Suite to the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, giving you the space to grow your interests outside the seminar room.
As you develop your own academic interests, you’ll then be well-placed to progress onto the degree that’s right for you. After successfully completing your foundation year, you’ll move straight onto the BA Liberal Arts degree to continue studying a combination of disciplines. Alternatively, you can request to transfer onto one of a selection of other undergraduate course within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, subject to taking the required prerequisite modules. Use the foundation year to springboard onto the degree of your choice and take control of your own future studies.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- Y00F
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of East Anglia UEA has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- Y00F
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC
Contextual offer: CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Contextual offer: MMP
Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Humanities and Social Sciences pathway
Scottish Higher - BBCCC
Scottish Advanced Higher - DDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
T Level - P
Obtain an overall Pass.
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS: 7.0 Overall (minimum of 6.5 in each component) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.
For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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