History with Foundation Year (Hons) Lincoln Bishop University

Overview

The History with Foundation Year (Hons) at Lincoln Bishop University provides a comprehensive pathway for students to develop their voice as historians while gaining essential academic skills. This four-year programme is designed for those who may not meet traditional entry requirements, ensuring a smooth transition into undergraduate study. You will explore a broad range of topics spanning from the medieval period to the 21st century.

Why History with Foundation Year (Hons) at Lincoln Bishop University?

Students benefit from small class sizes and a supportive environment on a historic campus. The university is recognised for its teaching quality and offers unique advantages, such as guaranteed interviews for PGCE courses for those interested in teaching. The curriculum is distinct for its focus on social, political, and cultural history, encouraging learners to view the past through challenging and diverse perspectives. Furthermore, the programme avoids unseen written examinations, opting instead for assessments that mirror professional tasks.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 14380 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build confidence, starting with a foundation year that establishes core academic literacies before moving into specialised historical inquiry. Modules may include:

• Academic Skills
• Critical Thinking and Engagement
• Working with Evidence
• Data
• Big Thinkers and Ideas
• Community and Social Purpose
• The Historian’s Craft
• Late Medieval England
• Early Modern British Isles
• British Libraries, Museums and Archives
• Histories of Identity
• Applied Public History
• Atlantic World
• History Dissertation

Careers with History with Foundation Year (Hons)

Graduates are equipped with analytical and communication skills highly valued by employers in the public and private sectors. The programme includes a tailored work experience placement to enhance employability. Graduates often pursue roles in the following areas:

• Teaching and education
• Museums, heritage, and tourism
• Journalism and publishing
• Librarianship and archival work
• Civil Service and public policy
• Marketing and advertising
• Legal professions and financial graduate schemes

Many students also progress to postgraduate study, including Master's degrees or teacher training, supported by the university's strong regional links and career guidance services.