Alternative entry routes
Are you passionate about history or philosophy, but you want an alternative to full-time study? Are you not yet ready to enter directly onto an undergraduate degree? We're committed to making our degrees accessible, with a range of alternative entry routes available for you.
BA part-time
If you would like more flexibility from your studies, we offer part-time study options on our BA History and BA Philosophy degrees. You will study alongside our full-time students but spread your module choices out over six years.
Degrees with a foundation year
An integrated programme for students with non-standard entry qualifications, and for mature learners who have been out of formal education for an extended period of time.
You study on a foundation year with our colleagues in the Lifelong Learning and - upon completion with the required results for progression - continue your BA level studies.
The following degrees are available with a foundation year:
- BA History
- BA English and History
- BA History and Modern Languages and Cultures
- BA History and Philosophy
- BA History and Politics
- BA Philosophy
- BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
- BA English and Philosophy
- BA Politics and Philosophy
Apply for foundation programmes
International foundation year
The University of Sheffield International College offers an alternative route for international students interested in progressing onto one of our programmes. This is through its International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities programme. The course is designed to help you develop English language and study skills.
Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at the University.
Apply for an International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities
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