Integrated Foundation Year

This is a four-year version of BEng Sustainable Design Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year. Study a unique course focused on the techniques used to analyse engineering systems. Develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a professional engineer. Understand and apply manufacturing and management techniques. 

This is a four-year version of BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with an integrated foundation year. Gain well-rounded knowledge in the scientific investigation of human health and disease. Develop a comprehensive understanding of biomedicine. Acquire specialist knowledge in microbiology, immunology, pathophysiology and clinical biochemistry. Gain real-world experience by undertaking a placement. Graduate and work in a wide range of roles, in the NHS and in clinical laboratories and drug companies.

This is a four-year version of BSc (Hons) Biopharmaceutical Science with an Integrated Foundation Year. Work in the challenging field of drug discovery and development. Play a vital role in sustaining the health and wellbeing of our society. Grow your employability and gain real world experience with a 48-week placement. You could find yourself working with multinational companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca.

This is a four-year version of our BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences course with an integrated foundation year. Understand how the human body functions in order to diagnose and treat abnormalities and disease. Gain an in-depth understanding of how cells, tissues, and organs work. Graduate fully-equipped to work as a researcher or scientist for employers including the NHS, medical research institutions, clinical laboratories, drug companies and molecular biology companies.

This is a four-year version of BSc (Hons) Tourism and Aviation Management. This course will give you both academic and practical insight into the fascinating sectors of tourism and aviation and will help to prepare you for a range of related careers. Cover key concept areas including marketing, global tourism, aviation safety and security, the environment and hospitality.

Study criminals and their crimes with a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology course. This course will directly prepare you for application to postgraduate forensic psychology courses and graduate jobs in prisons, rehabilitation units, and secure hospitals as well as in public services, social work and teaching positions. Specialist forensic psychology modules will develop your knowledge and skills. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake a work-based placement to gain real-life experience of the field.

This new course will introduce you to the field of clinical psychology and will encourage you to develop a comprehensive understanding of core psychological theories and concepts. You will learn how to apply these theories and concepts to understanding how mental health problems develop such as anxiety, depression, addiction and learning difficulties and how they can be treated. You will not only gain knowledge about mental health problems but also acquire the skills to work in mental health services.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Social Media Management course, with an integrated foundation year. Create great content from video to graphics. Understand analytics and develop tactics, social campaigns, and strategies to reach and engage audiences and build brand reputation. Get the skills and experience for your social media career.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Screen Performance course, with an integrated foundation year. You'll learn the insider skills and techniques for television, film, and radio and master industry standards and conventions alongside practitioners and leading researchers. We’ll guide you through the different genres of screen performance such as drama, comedy, soap opera, and factual reportage.

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Psychology course, with an integrated foundation year. With an exciting range of modules to suit an array of different interests, BPS accreditation and specialist psychological laboratories, you’ll be perfectly set up for a career in psychology.

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling course, with an integrated foundation year. Learn how we interact with each other and about the decisions we make. Study the brain and a wide range of phenomena. Acquire knowledge and skills in counselling that can be embedded in a range of situations. Graduate with a broad skill set that can be applied to careers in social work, public services, counselling, clinical or forensic psychology or counselling.

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences course, with an integrated foundation year. Learn about the industry in its broadest form on a course endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Study high-quality modules in physiology, injury rehabilitation, nutrition and biomechanics, using industry-standard facilities for measuring speed, agility, reactions and enzymes in the body. Take advantage of the opportunity to train as a gym instructor or personal trainer.

This is a four year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education, with an integrated foundation year. Our course aims to develop aspiring coaches and future educators equipped to teach in the primary, secondary and tertiary educational settings. The course is aligned to the industry standards as set by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

This is a four-year version of our popular BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering course, with an integrated foundation year. Develop expert level skills in electronic and electrical engineering. Gain hands-on experience using our state-of-the-art facilities to apply project-oriented and design-based learning techniques to real world problems. Learn about sustainable solutions to the technological challenges faced by modern society.

This is a four-year version of our popular BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering course, with an integrated foundation year. Take advantage of top-class teaching, world-leading research and state-of-the-art facilities. Network with some of the country’s leading professionals, enhance your problem solving skills and even build your own racing car.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Business and Management course, with an integrated foundation year. Combine industry led experience with cutting-edge teaching. Develop strong skills and knowledge in all areas of business with this innovative, and employability focused course. Start a rewarding career in management.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course, with an integrated foundation year. Effective Human Resource Management is essential to the success of any organisation. Study a CIPD accredited course highly relevant to modern workplaces. Undertake a year-long placement and put your learning into practice. Gain sought-after skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in HRM.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course, with an integrated foundation year. Now, more than ever, marketing is a subject that impacts everyone’s lives. Gain the specialist skills and knowledge to prepare yourself for a career in the exciting field of marketing in this professionally accredited course. Undertake a paid placement. Graduate and embark on a rewarding career.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management course, with an integrated foundation year. Gain a solid business education and gain essential skills in financial management. Undertake a paid placement. Develop specialist knowledge of the profession which can lead to many business career paths, including the global accounting and finance sector.

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management course, with an integrated foundation year. Carve out your path to a career in a booming sector. Develop research skills alongside our ‘world-leading’ research team. Study the areas you’re passionate about with flexible modules. Graduate as a unique candidate.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Childhood Studies, with an Integrated Foundation Year. Refine your professional approach, build up the graduate attributes of a reflective practitioner, and cover a range of topics that include child development, early years, the primary curriculum, and family studies. Combine practical skills with academic rigour and work more effectively with children in a variety of contexts.

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Care in Society course, with an Integrated Foundation Year. Prepare yourself for the increasing number of jobs in the highly rewarding areas of health, wellbeing and social care. Develop your knowledge and skills in areas such as psychosocial perspectives of health, counselling, research, health improvement, and behaviour change.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work course, with an Integrated Foundation Year. Make a real difference to the lives of young people aged between 13 and 19 and their communities. Become a professionally qualified youth worker with a course accredited and endorsed by the National Youth Agency.

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Criminology course, with an Integrated Foundation Year. Learn about crime, criminal behaviour and punishment, visit criminal courts and prisons, and take advantage of volunteering opportunities and an optional placement in a relevant organisation. Develop analytical and practical skills in both quantitative and qualitative research, often needed for further academic study and highly sought after by employers.

This is a four-year version of our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing course, with an Integrated Foundation Year. Study current topics such as digital policing and organised crime and terrorism. Help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. Graduate and go on to apply for a role as a Police Constable in England and Wales.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Education Studies degree, with an Integrated Foundation Year. If a career in a wide range of educational contexts with young people and adults, such as teaching, support, training, administration and research interests you, then this course is for you. Gain an in-depth understanding about the aims and values of education in society today with a rigorous academic approach.

This is a four-year version of our popular LLB (Hons) Law course, with an integrated foundation year. Start your career in Law and study on a recognised course. Challenge and push yourself to new limits. Work in real-world environments and gain crucial experience. Earn the qualification that can open the door to professional training.

This is a four-year version of our BSc (Hons) Computer Science course, with an integrated foundation year. Study the fundamentals of Computer Science including artificial intelligence (AI), coding, DevOps, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and cybersecurity. Challenge your creativity and technical skills with a series of exciting, hands-on practical projects.

This is a four-year version of our BSc (Hons) Game Development course, with an integrated foundation year. Dive into the world of game creation using game engines, console gamepads, flight/vehicle controls, and VR devices. Work in our Game Development Lab to build a portfolio of games that demonstrate your technical prowess in gameplay programming and developing engaging player experiences.

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics course, with an integrated foundation year. In a world where cybercrime is on the rise, the need for highly-skilled professionals has never been higher. Gain vital industry experience and contacts with a paid, one-year placement, unlock information using ethical hacking and learn the fundamentals of programming with modules in C#, Java and SQL.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Journalism course, with an integrated foundation year. Study a practical journalism degree, led by professional journalists who've worked for some of the UK’s biggest titles. Work closely with industry to learn the cutting-edge skills required to make your mark in the media. Become a journalist from the day you arrive and work for our award-winning radio station and websites, covering everything from news, to sport, fashion, arts, and entertainment.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Sports Journalism course, with an integrated foundation year. Launch your career as a sports journalist for top-end multimedia sports platforms such as Sky Sports News, BBC Sport, or national newspapers, or join the media teams of Premier League clubs, Formula One teams, or golf's DP World Tour. Gain the skills to work with, and for, the best in the business on this NCTJ-accredited course.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism course, with an integrated foundation year. This innovative course is the UK’s only fashion journalism degree to have NCTJ accreditation. Work on the University’s fashion platform, Fashion North, and learn the core skills that every fashion journalist needs to make it in the industry. Write features, style photoshoots, create fashion spreads, and produce your own magazine to impress prospective employers.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Film and Media course, with an integrated foundation year. This distinctive course offers a rich and diverse range of exciting subjects. Study film and media theory alongside practical-based modules in film production. You'll cover the historical contexts and contemporary debates in film, media, and cultural studies, exploring and examining areas including film theory and analysis, screen genres, scriptwriting, the study of mass media, and cultural representation.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Media Production course, with an integrated foundation year. Learn to deliver compelling TV and radio. Gain a technical understanding of the industry and real-life experience through placements. Enhance your employability by gaining industry accreditation. Graduate with a detailed portfolio, developed skills, and technical insight.

This is a four-year version of the BA (Hons) English: Creative and Professional Writing course, with an integrated foundation year. The course enables you to understand writing as a profession while exploring and developing your own creative talent. You'll be supported by published writers and senior academics to hone your writing and apply your knowledge to literary, technical, and professional work. You'll acquire skills in pitching, presenting, and networking and will also learn about a range of industries where writers are in high demand.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Performing Arts course, with an integrated foundation year. Learn to be a versatile performing artist. Personalise your studies between dance, drama, and musical theatre to suit your evolving interests and aspirations. Become a confident, experienced, industry-ready professional.

Study a wide range of modules to suit your interests, including Fine Art Media Skills, History of Art, and Fine Art Contemporary Practice which will culminate with an exhibition in your final year, giving you the opportunity to showcase your work to a public audience.  

Our course provides you with the wide-ranging skills needed for success in today’s photographic industries and beyond. Learn how to make high quality digital and traditional images in our state-of-the-art facilities. Tell compelling stories about the things that matter to you with guidance from our expert team of practising photographers. Develop your own distinct visual language and acquire the skills and contacts to get your work out into the world.

Do you want to work in the animation and games industries? Use digital software such as Maya, Toon Boom, and After Effects as part of this degree. Learn the core principles of character-led animation. Showcase your creativity to a public audience in the final year Degree Show.

Work on live projects set by fashion industry professionals. Focus on a wide range of options to suit your interests such as design and manufacture, photography, styling, branding, and magazine design. Undertake industry-relevant modules such as Fashion Product and Promotion and Design Theory. Create a personalised fashion portfolio. Graduate work-ready and pursue a career in a range of industries including design, brand development, fashion publishing, production, public relations, and fashion retail.

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Graphic Design course, with an integrated foundation year. Study a wide range of modules with flexible options to suit your interests, such as Visual Communication, Motion Graphics and Branding, and Position and Identity. Acquire valuable skills relevant to a career in design and work alongside like-minded students within a creative and supportive environment. Graduate with a portfolio of work to showcase your creativity and impress prospective employers.

Are you passionate about drawing and full of creative ideas? If so, our Illustration and Design degree is for you. Benefit from generous studio space and well-equipped workshops. Flourish in a creative environment working alongside like-minded students and showcase your work to a public audience in your final year Degree Show.

This is a four-year version of the BA (Hons) Film Production with an integrated foundation year. It's a distinctive course for students who love film and want to enter the film industry. Learn how to create content such as short films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials, and gain practical experience and instruction in film crew roles such as director, producer, cinematographer, editor, scriptwriter, and sound mixer. 

This is a four-year version of our BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry course with an integrated foundation year. Study small molecule drug discovery and design. Prepare for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or research institute. Be the next generation of chemical and pharmaceutical scientists. Experience a rich and diverse syllabus and learning experience. Benefit from industry and employer-relevant content.

This is a four-year version of our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry course with an integrated foundation year. Study life at molecular level. Utilise the latest technologies in genetics, chemistry, computation and analytical sciences. Access expertise and resources that are used by our long-standing Biomedical and Pharmaceutical courses. Develop transferable skills you can apply in a range of employment situations. Graduate fully equipped to work in pharmaceutics, biological research and clinical and pathological sciences.

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science course with an integrated foundation year which allows you to gain expertise in the formulation, manufacture, regulation and quality control of cosmetic fragrance and personal care products. Enhance your employability with a year-long paid industry placement and earn an average of £14,000-£18,000. Graduate fully equipped to work as a researcher or scientist for the cosmetics industry.