BA Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year
About this course
BA in Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year, a liberal arts degree providing an extended entry route into undergraduate study within arts, humanities and cultures or geography. The initial year is taught by academics from the Lifelong Learning Centre and includes a discovery module at Level 1, with options to tailor Level 0 choices to individual subject interests. Students progress to degree courses across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures or BA Geography in the Faculty of Environment after completing the foundation year. The curriculum supports progression through interdisciplinary study, academic skills development and access to campus resources such as special collections and galleries.
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Entry requirements
A level: CDD excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies. T Levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC: Merit, Merit, Pass in National Extended Diploma. IB: 24 overall (12 higher)
What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £33,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Humanities.
What do graduates of BA Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year at University of Leeds do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year at University of Leeds?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Does BA Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year at University of Leeds?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.