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International Foundation Year in Human Science and Humanities

The International Foundation Year in Human Science and Humanities is designed for international students who aspire to pursue undergraduate degrees in fields related to human sciences and humanities.

The foundation year is taught over two semesters and equips students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in their chosen degree programs. It can prepare you for studying degrees in behavioural sciences, such as psychology, education and criminology.

You will study core modules, which are general skills subjects, and specialised modules tailored to your chosen area of study - all of which are important for your academic development.

Why study Human Science and Humanities at Huddersfield?

• University of Huddersfield psychology students have the opportunity to enhance their studies through specialist equipment in the psychology labs.
• If you decide to study English Literature, you can get involved in the award-winning Huddersfield Literature Festival, an international literature event that attracts some of the biggest and best writers worldwide.
• Various research centres are right at the University, including Applied Criminology and Policing Centre, Just Futures Research Centre for Applied Childhood, Youth and Family research, Secure Societies Institute to develop a secure society for all.  

Leading to: Film Studies and English Literature BA (Hons)

Understanding the interplay between the written word and the moving image is key to our world. Combining the study of Film and English will allow you to explore texts you love, as you learn how to analyse and tell stories in written and visual form. You'll be taught and supported by enthusiastic, internationally renowned professors, researchers and media practitioners. Plus, you'll be working in industry-standard production facilities, as part of the Yorkshire Film and Television School.

The course will develop your abilities to analyse, research and write persuasively about a rich variety of films, shows and filmmakers, from Hollywood classics to the latest superhero blockbusters through to indie movies and YouTube releases. As part of the wide mix of skills you'll learn, you'll also get the chance to improve your writing, plus develop abilities in video and audio production.

With English Literature, we'll encourage you to develop a broad knowledge of writing, from today's science fiction or contemporary poetry to Victorian novels or Elizabethan plays. You'll gain insights into all the major literary genres and a range of periods from literary history. You'll have the option to try out screenwriting, or to put your skills to work in real-world projects.