Overview 

This foundation-level programme prepares students for progression into an undergraduate degree exploring the scientific study of language, its structure, and its use. Delivered at the University of Leeds as part of the International Foundation Year, it builds academic study skills alongside subject-specific grounding in the arts and social sciences. The programme is designed to give students the analytical and research foundation needed for a linguistics-focused humanities degree.

What You'll Learn

• Academic study skills covering research, writing, and critical thinking for university-level work

• Exploration of arts and humanities themes, providing an interdisciplinary foundation relevant to language study

• Approaches to interpreting structure, meaning, and use within written and spoken communication

• Development of research skills for exploring topics of personal academic interest

• Engagement with cultural and social issues connected to language and communication

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this programme, students will be able to apply interdisciplinary academic concepts relevant to the study of language and communication. They will have developed independent research and critical analysis skills suited to humanities-based inquiry, along with strengthened academic writing and referencing techniques. These outcomes will prepare graduates to enter the first year of a BA Linguistics degree with the academic skills and analytical grounding the programme requires.