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Courses with a foundation year

Browse our range of degree courses offering a foundation year.

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History

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Come face-to-face with the past to reflect on the present and future
  • Hands-on experiences with our local links in Cambridge
  • Enhance your professional CV with a semester abroad
Course details Apply

Liberal Arts

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop your understanding of our complex world through subjects including English, history, philosophy and politics
  • Shape your own degree with our range of optional modules
  • Take part in live briefs, learn a new language, and develop your career skills
Course details Apply

Philosophy

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Grapple with the big questions that have puzzled humans for centuries
  • Develop problem solving, critical thinking and judgement skills
  • Enhance your professional CV with a semester abroad
Course details Apply

Philosophy and English Literature

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Explore the questions and the literature that have engaged for centuries
  • Gain valuable research skills and develop your critical thinking
  • Engage in discussions and debates through our Philosophy Society
Course details Apply

Politics and International Relations

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Study the workings of society and governments around the globe
  • Explore the impact of individual politicians and the role of international organisations
  • Prepare to work in politics, diplomacy or the civil service
Course details Apply

Sociology

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Delve beneath the surface of everyday life to understand modern societies
  • Specialise in areas that interest you such as cybercrime or social control
  • The opportunity to conduct your own community or workplace research
Course details Apply