Subject tasters
We have developed a range of materials that explore some of the subjects and themes taught on our foundation year.
- English
Former foundation year student Gemma introduces the theory of 'Text Worlds', with a practical example of how our knowledge of the world influences how we interpret written texts.
- Humanities
Object boxes
An object box is a collection of objects collected and curated by an individual to represent their experiences or feelings on a particular subject, idea, or moment in time.
We asked some of our students to create an object box as part of their 'Introduction to the Humanities' module.
- Maths and statistics
Analysing everyday data
Rachel gives an overview of how data is used across all aspects of our lives, and offers some simple guidance for interpreting the data we see.
- Politics and History
Mystery object
Sarah shares a mystery object of enormous political and historical significance. Can you guess what it is?
- Psychology
Memory exercise
Jess explores the concept of memory, and walks through an interactive exercise to show the techniques we use to remember large amounts of seemingly random information.
- Science and Health
Hand-washing and public health
Lyndsey discusses the history of hand washing, and investigates the public health messages surrounding hand washing as an effective method of controlling disease.
A study of genes
Ros explains how possible genetic combinations in guinea pigs can be investigated using a punnet square.
