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Foundation Clearing Courses | Northumbria University

What is a Foundation Year?

A foundation year is an extra year of study at the start of a university course. It is a great way to build your skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare you for a degree course. On successful completion of a foundation year, you can progress to a wide range of our undergraduate courses. 

Why study a foundation course?

It gives you the chance to experience university-style teaching and to get a feel for the campus, city and subjects that you’re interested in. You’ll get a rich understanding of your subject areas, alongside practical grounding in skills that will make it easier for you to progress onto undergraduate study.

If you’re unsure exactly what area of a subject you’re most interested in, a foundation year can be a great way of helping you focus your future study and career decisions.

How to apply for a foundation year?

If you miss the points required for you chosen degree but receive the points for a foundation year, we will automatically give you an offer for the Foundation year. Find out more.

You can also apply directly for a Foundation course through Clearing. Complete our NU Clearing Form today.

Foundation Year / Clearing at Northumbria

18 courses found

Design Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Develop your skills across the various areas of design and study a broad range of design elements with this foundation course.

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Law Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | Foundation year followed by a further 3 or 4 years full-time study

Interested in a career in law? The foundation year is designed to provide a strong grounding in both subject knowledge and skills.

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Humanities Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

This foundation year will prepare you for degree level study by exploring a range of topics from across the humanities subject areas.

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Music Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Interested in a career in the music industry? Gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to take the next step with this course.

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Psychology Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 year or 4 years full-time study

Interested in the workings of the human mind? Gain a developed understanding and knowledge of the fundamental principles of Psychology.

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Sport Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

The Sport Foundation Year will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you’ll need to take the next step into a Sport degree.

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Applied Sciences Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Passionate about science? This course will give you wider scientific knowledge to help you decide your ideal degree destination.

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Social Science Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Prepare for degree level study in a social science subject with this course that covers areas of sociology, politics, and criminology.

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