Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year
About this course
A Foundation Year in Archaeology and Classics, part of the University of Leicester's SHAPE programme. The Foundation Year takes place on the University of Leicester campus and covers introductory modules in both social sciences and arts and humanities. Progression to the full undergraduate degree requires achieving at least 40% in each of the four core modules.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 19%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- SHAPE Skills 1: Enhancing Your Academic Skills
- SHAPE Skills 2: Preparing for Undergraduate Success
- Topics Module A: Introduction to Studying Social Sciences
- Topics Module B: Introduction to Studying Arts and Humanities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Archaeology.
What do graduates of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year at University of Leicester do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.