Liberal Arts with French (with a year abroad) BA
AAA at A level.
Typical A level offer
AAA
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Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
AAAtypical A level offer
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: ABB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
York course page, read 19 September 2026
Other qualifications5
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 39 credits achieved from units awarded Distinction and 6 awarded Merit or higher39 credits achieved from units awarded Distinction and 6 awarded Merit or higher. | — |
| BTEC | D*DD | — |
| IB | 36 points36 Points | — |
| T Level | Distinction overall including grade A* in the Core T Level subjects in AccountinDistinction overall including grade A* in the Core T Level subjects in Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Digital Bu | A* in the Core T Level subjects in Accounting |
| Scottish Highers | AAABB | — |
Years 1–4
What do you study?
4compulsory modules in year 1, 16 optional
Compulsory modules this year: language & communication 46% · arts & humanities 30% · transversal skills 15% · social & cultural skills 10%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
York course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 1 · 4 core, 16 optional · 80 credits ≈ 800 hours
- Discovering the Humanities
What you learn (8)
- evaluate key approaches and debates used in humanities studies
- apply essential research skills used in humanities disciplines
- evaluate current debates and challenges within humanities scholarship
- construct arguments supported by relevant evidence
- reference academic sources according to scholarly conventions
- write analytically using appropriate academic style
- plan a response to a humanities-related issue individually or in a group
- draft and revise written work through multiple stages
- Bridging the Humanities
What you learn (9)
- explain key interdisciplinary fields within the humanities
- critique perspectives drawn from different humanities fields
- describe methods used for interdisciplinary study in the humanities
- apply interdisciplinary research methods to humanities topics
- construct a reasoned argument supported by relevant evidence
- analyse source material critically to support a claim
- produce academic writing using appropriate referencing conventions
- identify personal scholarly interests within the humanities
- relate chosen scholarly interests to existing interdisciplinary fields
- Intensive French Language and Cultures: Beginner or French Language and Cultures: Upper Intermediate
What you learn (4)
- interpret simple texts on social and cultural topics
- describe social and cultural topics using simple sentences
- communicate in guided conversational situations
- identify cultural conventions in everyday social interactions
- Understanding French-speaking Cultures and Societies (ab initio) or Understanding French-speaking Cultures and Societies (A-level)
What you learn (7)
- describe a studied cultural topic with supporting detail
- highlight the most significant points when presenting a topic
- express personal opinions clearly on a range of cultural topics
- use vocabulary accurately and persuasively when discussing cultural topics
- apply accurate grammatical structures in spoken and written communication
- interpret a cultural document or event from a francophone culture
- compare a francophone cultural document or event with one's own cultural context
16 optional modules
- Prehistory to the Present
What you learn (4)
- identify the main chronological phases of world archaeology
- describe the main types of archaeological evidence
- infer past human processes from archaeological material
- explain the range of chronological depth and evidence types in archaeology
- Introduction to Archaeological Science
What you learn (5)
- describe the range of scientific techniques used in archaeology
- locate relevant scientific literature on archaeological topics
- evaluate the strengths and limitations of key science-based archaeological methods
- interpret research papers in archaeological science
- explain the main implications of archaeological science research findings
- Reading Now
What you learn (5)
- describe essential skills for literary research
- compare a range of literary genres including poetry, drama, prose and film
- describe principles of literary criticism and critical writing
- construct close readings and literary arguments at university level
- produce a portfolio of literary critical writing
- Theory Now
What you learn (9)
- identify key literary terms and theoretical concepts
- explain how key literary concepts relate to theoretical approaches
- describe a range of literary theories
- apply literary theories to the analysis of texts
- construct arguments using critical thinking at degree level
- conduct research to support literary arguments
- produce academic writing that conveys developed ideas
- plan and revise critical writing through multiple drafts
- apply correct grammar and rhetorical techniques in writing
- Political Communities in World History
What you learn (4)
- describe political history across western and non-western societies
- analyse connections between focused historical studies across time and place
- construct historical arguments orally and in writing
- explain political changes and continuities over time
- Societies & Economies in World History
What you learn (9)
- describe key social and economic developments across western and non-western societies
- identify relevant scholarly literature on social and economic history
- analyse case studies from different periods and regions critically
- relate findings from separate historical studies to each other
- take structured notes from historical sources and discussions
- construct a written historical argument supported by evidence
- present a historical argument orally in seminars
- explain patterns of political change and continuity over time
- construct an argument about causes of political change
- The Art of Looking
What you learn (4)
- produce detailed descriptions of artworks
- assess own strengths and weaknesses in visual observation
- explain how perception influences how art is described
- relate observation and description skills to careers in heritage and other sectors
- Art History Now
What you learn (7)
- identify key debates within art history as a discipline
- describe current scholarly issues shaping art-historical study
- locate specialist art-historical resources using appropriate tools
- apply specialist resources effectively to support art-historical study
- identify different types of art-historical writing
- evaluate the quality and arguments of art-historical texts
- present academic work using conventions appropriate to art history
- Phonetics & Phonology
What you learn (10)
- define terminology used to describe consonants and vowels
- explain the link between speech sounds and underlying linguistic structure
- explain analytical methods used to establish sound system structure
- identify common phonological units such as phonemes and features
- describe common phonological phenomena and their formal representations
- recognise speech sounds and classify them using ipa terminology
- establish phonological categories based on contrastive distribution
- produce broad phonetic transcriptions of short speech samples
- construct structural descriptions of syllables using phonological notation
- evaluate competing phonological analyses of simple phenomena
- Syntactic Structures
What you learn (9)
- apply syntactic diagnostics to novel sentence constructions
- combine structural knowledge to propose analyses of syntactic constructions
- identify patterns in language data using syntactic concepts
- apply analytical tools to represent syntactic structure
- apply constituency tests to sentence structures
- identify clause boundaries within complex sentences
- identify different categories of verb forms
- identify grammatical functions such as subject and object
- identify major clause types such as passive, relative and interrogative
- Listen to This!: Critical Approaches to Music 1
What you learn (5)
- describe musical styles and approaches across historical periods
- identify performance issues by observing experienced musicians
- evaluate fundamental issues in the study of music
- describe different approaches used to study music
- produce written responses to varied musical experiences
- Analyse This! Critical Approaches to Music 2
What you learn (10)
- explain musical analysis as an extension of critical listening
- identify questions that motivate analytical thinking about music
- identify analytical strategies suited to different musical styles
- apply analytical techniques to selected musical repertoire
- relate chosen analytical techniques to existing scholarship
- present analytical findings clearly in written form
- present analytical findings using diagrams or visual formats
- analyse musical works using appropriate analytical methods
- produce transcriptions of recorded musical sources
- conduct close critical readings of aural musical material
- Metaphysics and Humans
What you learn (8)
- communicate metaphysical ideas in clear accessible language
- generate alternative solutions to metaphysical problems using course content
- present differing viewpoints on metaphysical issues open-mindedly
- construct arguments supporting alternative views on metaphysical problems
- critique weaknesses and potential improvements in philosophical arguments
- justify a personal position on a metaphysical problem with argument
- assess own work against departmental marking criteria
- apply feedback-based strategies to improve academic work
- Power and Consent
What you learn (4)
- explain how different forms of consent are used in social contract theories
- identify objections to philosophical arguments studied on the module
- articulate objections to philosophical arguments in a clear manner
- evaluate how power dynamics complicate the notion of consent across contexts
- Introduction to Media Technologies
What you learn (10)
- describe the historical evolution of media technologies
- explain how humans perceive different types of digital media
- describe how digital media content is produced and represented
- describe how digital media content is reproduced for playback
- explain aesthetic considerations in digital media production systems
- describe practical applications of production systems in interactive media
- calculate technical parameters such as sampling rates for digital media
- analyse storage requirements of digital media systems
- evaluate the technical quality of digital media content
- apply industry-standard tools to create interactive media projects
- Histories and Politics of Theatre-Making
What you learn (6)
- describe the historical circumstances that gave rise to particular plays
- identify the historical origins of specific performance styles
- analyse how sociopolitical forces shape historical context
- explain how historical context influences stage representation
- construct a coherent argument in essay form
- communicate ideas clearly in written academic prose
Year 2 · 2 core, 20 optional · 40 credits ≈ 400 hours
- 'Real World' Humanities
What you learn (6)
- explain key ideas linking humanities scholarship to wider communities
- identify challenges arising from engaging communities with humanities research
- describe frameworks used for engaging external audiences in research
- apply ethical considerations when conducting external engagement activities
- evaluate creative methods for sharing humanities research with audiences
- design an original research project addressing community engagement challenges
- French Language and Cultures: Advanced
What you learn (9)
- identify key facts about the French-speaking world
- interpret a range of written and digital French-language texts
- analyse political and scholarly discourse in French
- deliver detailed oral presentations on complex topics in French
- structure a coherent exposition highlighting key issues
- communicate ideas clearly and precisely in French
- use a broad range of French vocabulary accurately
- explain the cultural background of French-speaking societies
- discuss cultural values drawing on intercultural experiences and media
20 optional modules
- Issues in Archaeology and Heritage
What you learn (6)
- identify current issues affecting the historic environment sector
- evaluate theoretical perspectives on heritage sector issues
- evaluate economic and political dimensions of heritage management
- evaluate social and ethical implications within the heritage sector
- communicate archaeological ideas and problems to specialist audiences
- communicate archaeological ideas and solutions to non-specialist audiences
- Interpreting Prehistory
What you learn (5)
- compare archaeological developments across different prehistoric periods
- describe key themes and evidence relating to prehistoric societies
- apply established archaeological methods of enquiry to analyse evidence
- construct a critical argument linking evidence across different prehistoric periods
- write an essay that communicates complex archaeological arguments clearly
- American Literature: From the First World War to the End of Empire
What you learn (4)
- describe american novels, plays, poems and short stories of the 20th-21st century
- explain social, cultural, political and economic contexts of american literature
- discuss modernism, postmodernism and later critical debates
- construct written arguments demonstrating critical and research skills
- Victorians: British Literature 1832-1901
What you learn (7)
- identify a range of Victorian literary texts, movements and genres
- analyse Victorian texts in relation to their literary movement and genre
- relate Victorian texts to their historical and cultural context
- examine key critical debates surrounding Victorian literature
- construct a coherent written argument supported by research
- present a coherent oral argument supported by research
- apply critical thinking skills to literary analysis
- Future of Food
What you learn (10)
- collaborate with peers from different disciplines to tackle real-world challenges
- identify the main components that make up the food system
- critically discuss trade-offs and synergies between food system elements
- formulate strategies to address issues affecting the food system
- evaluate the effectiveness of proposed food system strategies
- explain the theoretical basis of systems mapping
- apply systems mapping methods to analyse a given context
- describe how climate change affects food systems
- explain causes and impacts of food waste
- discuss challenges in achieving balanced diets for diverse populations
- The Scientific Revolution, 1500-1700
What you learn (5)
- describe key developments and debates in the Scientific Revolution, 1500-1700
- analyse primary sources relevant to the Scientific Revolution
- synthesise information from secondary historical scholarship
- evaluate historians' differing interpretations of the Scientific Revolution
- manage independent study through participation in seminar discussions
- Black Radicalism
What you learn (4)
- explain key themes and events in the history of black radicalism
- synthesise primary and secondary historical sources into a coherent argument
- evaluate competing historians' interpretations of a historical topic
- manage independent study through participation in seminar discussions
- The Future is Still Female: Art and Feminism since the 1970s
What you learn (6)
- identify key artistic and critical feminist practices since the 1970s
- prepare a structured oral presentation with visual illustrations
- construct a clear argument to communicate within a presentation
- lead a group discussion among peers
- describe key theoretical and art historical texts on feminist art
- analyse artworks using theoretical and historical perspectives
- Art and Politics: Global Conceptualisms
What you learn (6)
- explain the relationship between art and politics in the 20th century
- identify different art-historical methods used to study global conceptual art
- analyse artworks and related theoretical texts from the period
- present art-historical arguments in written essay form
- deliver an oral presentation on art-historical topics
- participate in class debates on art and politics topics
- Linguistics as Data Science
What you learn (9)
- evaluate quantitative arguments and statistical analyses in linguistic research
- use the R software environment to process and analyse data
- construct tidy data sets from raw data
- manipulate and organise structured data sets
- design professional data visualisations
- produce informative graphical representations of data
- build statistical models to predict outcomes from data
- apply statistical models to test linguistic hypotheses
- present quantitative findings according to linguistic disciplinary conventions
- Plurilingualism, Multilingualism and Transnational Languages: Concepts, Strategies & Approaches
What you learn (6)
- explain key concepts in multilingualism and transnationalism
- describe issues in trans/intercultural communication
- apply theoretical knowledge to develop a project outcome
- use communication skills to produce a tangible project output
- use multiple language repertoires for plurilingual communication
- evaluate own use of language repertoires for effectiveness
- Laicité: Religious Freedom or State Repression?
What you learn (8)
- describe key facts relating to laïcité
- evaluate interpretations and applications of laïcité
- compare cultural perspectives on secularism
- analyse primary and secondary sources on laïcité
- conduct independent research on laïcité-related topics
- construct justified arguments on laïcité debates
- communicate ideas in spoken french with accuracy
- communicate ideas in written french with accuracy
- Foundations of Meaning
What you learn (5)
- distinguish the contributions of semantics and pragmatics to meaning construction
- describe key historical milestones in semantic theory development
- describe key historical milestones in pragmatic theory development
- apply linguistic tests to identify different types of inference
- apply linguistic tests to analyse other aspects of meaning
- World Cinemas: Representing National and Transnational Societies and Cultures
What you learn (8)
- describe key films from the studied languages and their contexts
- analyse films critically in relation to their cultural context
- compare films from different societies and cultures
- research films to support advanced cultural interpretation
- contribute constructively to a collaborative group project
- research and select relevant information on film and cinema
- present findings on cinema to varied audiences
- communicate fluently in the target language at an advanced level
- History of Film Music
What you learn (7)
- describe major developments in film music from the 1890s to today
- explain why the Golden Era shaped film music conventions
- explain how music interacts with on-screen imagery
- identify stylistic shifts in film music across historical eras
- explain the causes behind stylistic shifts in film music
- describe the typical stages of composing music for film
- explain the working relationship between composers and studios
- Philosophy of Mind
What you learn (8)
- explain key problems and debates in philosophy of mind clearly
- formulate alternative solutions to philosophy of mind problems
- construct arguments supporting alternative philosophical positions
- identify weaknesses and potential improvements in an argument
- evaluate competing views to determine the most defensible position
- defend a chosen philosophical position with reasoned argument
- assess own work against academic marking criteria
- apply feedback-based strategies to improve academic work
- Politics and Freedom: Anarchism & Conservatism
What you learn (5)
- describe the core beliefs of various conservative and anarchist traditions
- explain the reasoning underlying different conservative and anarchist positions
- explain the philosophical arguments that motivate conservatism and anarchism
- identify value-theory issues underlying debates on conservatism and anarchism
- articulate the central questions in debates on political authority, tradition and liberty
- Theatre Texts & Contexts
What you learn (4)
- describe generic, cultural and historical diversity of a performance tradition
- analyse scripts and performances within historical and contemporary contexts
- present analytical findings through discussion and written work
- apply practical techniques to perform demanding scripts
- Current Issues in the Creative Industries (BCI 2)
What you learn (10)
- explain how policy and market changes influence the operation of creative industries
- adapt or develop creative projects in response to industry developments
- research emerging developments affecting the creative industries
- analyse the potential implications of emerging developments for creative industries
- describe the structure and operation of the UK film and television industries
- explain common deal structures used in film and television commissioning
- describe recent public policy initiatives affecting UK film and television industries
- describe how digital technologies have changed film and television consumption
- identify future opportunities and challenges arising from digital media change
- apply pitching and client relationship techniques used in media business communication
Year 4 · 5 core, 31 optional · 100 credits ≈ 1,000 hours
- French Language and Cultures: Proficient
What you learn (5)
- interpret complex written, audiovisual and digital french texts for implicit meaning
- compose fluent complex texts in french using idiomatic expressions
- distinguish personal viewpoints from source viewpoints on complex topics
- deliver concise oral presentations of complex information in french
- adapt communication style to navigate cultural differences
- Myths, Memories & the Legacy of the French Occupation (1940-44)
What you learn (8)
- describe key facts about the french occupation and its memory
- evaluate a range of textual and audiovisual sources on the occupation
- compare differing representations of occupation memories across time and groups
- analyse primary and secondary historical sources
- conduct independent research on topics related to the module
- construct a justified argument on topics related to the occupation
- communicate accurately in spoken french on module topics
- communicate accurately in written french on module topics
- Translation: Methodology and Practice
What you learn (4)
- discuss key issues in translation theory and practice
- evaluate own translation work using translation studies concepts
- critique translations produced by others with reasoned justification
- construct a coherent argument supported by relevant academic literature
- World Cinemas: Representing National and Transnational Societies and Cultures
What you learn (9)
- identify key films within their social and cultural context
- describe the political and historical background of selected films
- analyse films in relation to their cultural and societal context
- compare films across different national contexts
- research film texts using appropriate academic sources
- contribute constructively to a collaborative project
- gather and organise information about films for presentation
- present findings on cinema to varied audiences
- communicate fluently in the target language at an advanced level
- Independent Study in Languages and Cultures
What you learn (7)
- design a course of independent study in a chosen cultural/linguistic field
- evaluate existing research critically within a chosen topic
- apply prior knowledge of a target-language country's society and culture to the study
- explain key issues debated in the relevant academic literature
- critique prior scholarship relating to the chosen topic
- summarise previous scholarship on the chosen topic
- communicate complex ideas and arguments in written form in the target language
31 optional modules
- Approaching Global Challenges: Archaeology and Heritage
What you learn (1)
- identify contemporary global challenges linked to the UN sustainable development goals
- Special Topic: The Archaeology of Africa
What you learn (10)
- describe the chronological development of african archaeology from prehistory to present
- compare archaeological developments across different african regions and periods
- identify key african archaeological sites and monuments
- describe case studies illustrating african archaeological heritage
- evaluate major theories and methods used to interpret the african past
- critique scholarly debates and limitations in african archaeology
- evaluate material culture evidence for interpreting the african past
- evaluate documentary and oral history sources relating to africa
- evaluate archaeological science data relevant to african contexts
- construct a structured argument supported by evidence and case studies
- Special Topic: Human Evolution
What you learn (8)
- compare evolutionary developments across different hominin lineages
- critique major theories of human biological origins
- critique major theories of human cognitive origins
- critique major theories of human social origins
- evaluate different evidence types used in evolutionary research
- assess how evidence informs understanding of human evolution
- construct a structured argument supported by archaeological evidence
- communicate complex evolutionary arguments clearly in writing
- Literature & Ecology
What you learn (9)
- trace the historical development of Western environmental thought
- critically evaluate key ideas within Western environmental thought
- explain ecocriticism as a discipline shaped by environmental concerns
- analyse the relationship between literature, lived experience and activism
- evaluate debates on intrinsic value and land ethics in environmental criticism
- evaluate debates on the rights of nature and environmental racism
- evaluate debates on settler colonialism and indigeneity in environmental contexts
- construct original arguments on ecocritical topics through independent research
- communicate critical ideas effectively in academic writing
- The Writer’s Notebook: A Prose Fiction Workshop
What you learn (6)
- apply creative writing techniques appropriate to form and genre
- adapt writing style to suit an intended audience
- redraft prose fiction to improve critical and creative quality
- reflect critically on personal creative writing practice
- conduct research to inform creative writing development
- write a reflective essay evaluating one's own creative practice
- Borders, Bodies, Bridges: Migration & Racialisation in Modern Literature & Culture
What you learn (4)
- analyse literary and cultural depictions of migration across diverse regions
- examine how form and content interact in literary and cultural works
- evaluate critical debates on migration and racialisation in culture
- construct original critical arguments supported by independent research
- Sustainability Clinic
What you learn (12)
- collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams on real-world challenges
- define the scope of a live sustainability project
- plan activities and timelines for a live sustainability project
- carry out a live real-world sustainability project
- identify a client's requirements through professional engagement
- manage client expectations throughout a project
- produce clear and accurate project outputs for a client
- analyse complex sustainability-related information
- evaluate information to address multiple sustainability dimensions
- design outputs that drive positive change
- reflect on personal development during the project
- evaluate one's role as a social leader for public good
- Climate Crisis Action Lab
What you learn (7)
- collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to address real-world challenges
- gather relevant data and sources on a climate-related issue
- analyse and summarise findings into a coherent evidence base
- present findings clearly to a non-specialist audience
- identify legal and non-legal options to challenge a policy or decision
- evaluate the likely success of different courses of action
- critically assess obstacles faced by activists challenging government action
- Sustainability and Policy: Research, Engage and Change
What you learn (6)
- collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to address sustainability challenges
- explain core concepts and frameworks at the science-policy interface
- analyse key frameworks used to evaluate environmental evidence
- describe stakeholder roles in shaping environmental policy at different scales
- synthesise academic arguments comparing governance and policy frameworks
- evaluate strengths and weaknesses of different policy approaches
- Animals
What you learn (7)
- identify key methods used in comparative historical analysis
- explain difficulties encountered when comparing historical cases
- describe multiple dimensions of the chosen historical topic
- apply comparative approaches to analyse a historical topic
- evaluate the effectiveness of comparative approaches to a topic
- discuss comparative historical arguments in group settings
- write academic analyses of comparative historical topics
- Beauty
What you learn (7)
- identify key methods used in comparative history
- explain challenges involved in comparing historical contexts
- describe various aspects of the history of beauty
- apply comparative approaches to the study of beauty
- evaluate the usefulness of comparative approaches to historical topics
- discuss comparative historical arguments in seminar settings
- compose written analysis on comparative historical topics
- Empires
What you learn (7)
- identify key methods used in comparative historical analysis
- describe common challenges encountered when comparing historical cases
- explain various aspects of the empires studied during the module
- apply comparative approaches to analyse empires
- evaluate the usefulness of comparative approaches for studying empires
- discuss comparative historical arguments in seminar settings
- compose written analysis on comparative historical topics
- Interwoven. Fashion and Clothing Communities in Art History (1800-the Present)
What you learn (4)
- explain how art history and dress/textile history methodologies intersect
- describe cultural practices of making, marketing and wearing clothing
- analyse medium-specific challenges in representing dress and textiles
- evaluate the critical value of newly identified source material
- Journeys, Histories and Methods of Display
What you learn (8)
- describe the history of exhibition-making across different cultural contexts
- explain how diverse art institutions have developed historically
- describe the historical links between collecting, archiving and curating
- explain an expanded definition of the term exhibition
- critique established assumptions within the canon of art history
- analyse scholarly texts through critical interpretation
- conduct bibliographical research using academic sources
- apply practical research techniques to curatorial projects
- Neurolinguistics: Language and the Brain
What you learn (8)
- describe key structures of brain anatomy relevant to cognition
- identify common neuroimaging techniques used to study the brain
- summarise current scientific understanding of the neural basis of language
- explain how different brain regions support language processing
- explain the relationship between neurolinguistic findings and linguistic theory
- evaluate how linguistic theory shapes neurolinguistic research questions
- critique primary research articles in neurolinguistics
- interpret findings from empirical neurolinguistic studies
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language II
What you learn (11)
- plan a sequence of english language lesson segments
- deliver a grammar presentation segment to learners
- deliver a vocabulary practice segment to learners
- teach a timed live lesson to english language learners
- write a reflective report evaluating a taught lesson
- design a lesson plan for a receptive skill
- formulate aims and objectives for a receptive skills lesson
- anticipate learner problems and propose solutions for a lesson
- observe another teacher's english language class
- write a report appraising the strengths and weaknesses of an observed lesson
- lead a productive skills lesson segment focusing on pronunciation and form
- Multimodality: Language and the Body
What you learn (9)
- identify modalities relevant to spoken face-to-face interaction
- use specialist software to analyse bodily actions such as gesture during speech
- transcribe spoken language using standard transcription conventions
- annotate visible and gestural behaviour using standard coding methods
- analyse a problem in face-to-face interaction applying technical transcription skills
- discuss scholarly debates relevant to a multimodal interaction problem
- describe how speakers combine language and bodily resources to produce meaning
- explain major theories accounting for gesture and eye gaze modalities
- summarise key empirical studies on modalities coordinated with speech
- English Place-names Across Time and Space
What you learn (10)
- explain how multiple languages contributed to English place-names
- identify suitable scholarly sources for place-name research
- synthesise accurate information gathered from scholarly sources
- evaluate scholarly arguments about place-names critically
- interrogate the evidence and assumptions behind differing scholarly viewpoints
- plan and manage a research project on English place-names
- apply established methodologies of place-name study
- analyse place-names as evidence of historical language use
- identify recurring patterns within place-name data
- communicate place-name research findings to specialist and general audiences
- Music in the Community
What you learn (7)
- explain core terminology used in community music practice
- describe the underlying principles that shape community music practice
- apply praxis-based reflection combining theory and practice
- identify the knowledge required by community music practitioners in a chosen setting
- describe the skills and behaviours expected of practitioners in a specific context
- analyse personal skills, knowledge and behaviours against context-specific requirements
- create a personal professional development plan for a chosen work context
- History of African American Music
What you learn (4)
- explain key concepts and terminology of African diasporic music aesthetics
- identify various forms of afro-diasporic music covered in the module
- describe the primary aesthetic features of different afro-diasporic musical styles
- synthesise scholarly perspectives on diasporic sound with critical independence
- The Musicology of Record Production
What you learn (6)
- use technological terminology to assess music production techniques
- use musicological terminology to evaluate production outcomes
- analyse recordings to identify production techniques used
- evaluate the social and cultural impact of a recording beyond its technical features
- relate production technique and technology to methodological approaches
- identify characteristic production styles of artists, movements and cultures
- Contemporary Issues in Bioethics
What you learn (5)
- describe recent advances in biomedicine
- apply philosophical theory to issues in biomedicine
- critically read philosophical texts
- present written philosophical arguments
- participate in philosophical discussion
- Theories of Social Justice: Rawls & Beyond
What you learn (8)
- describe the key features of Rawls's theory of justice
- identify major scholarly responses to Rawls's theory
- compare areas of agreement and disagreement among theories of social justice
- explain what is at stake in theoretical disputes over social justice
- relate philosophical theories of social justice to real-world policy issues
- critically analyse complex texts in contemporary political philosophy
- formulate a reasoned personal position on questions of social justice
- defend a personal position on social justice using philosophical argument
- Buddhism as Philosophy
What you learn (8)
- describe key teachings of the Buddha
- identify major schools of Buddhism
- identify philosophical problems arising from Buddhist teachings
- assess whether analytic philosophy can resolve Buddhist philosophical problems
- evaluate proposed solutions using scripture, tradition and reason
- argue for a preferred solution or for the absence of one
- explain key philosophical concepts and views in Buddhist philosophy
- critique philosophical arguments and defend a personal position
- Current Issues in Film and Television
What you learn (8)
- explain macro-environmental factors affecting digital media products nationally
- explain macro-environmental factors affecting digital media products internationally
- analyse the economic conditions influencing media industry practitioners
- apply creative thinking to practical business decisions within innovation processes
- collaborate in a team to design a solution exploiting a technological innovation
- evaluate research findings by synthesising and applying analytical skills
- produce clear written communication suited to professional contexts
- deliver clear oral communication suited to professional contexts
- The Future of Story: Storytelling in the Digital Age
What you learn (9)
- describe methods used to construct stories through digital media
- explain how digital technologies have reshaped societal narratives
- explain how form, production and distribution shape the impact of digital stories
- critique narrative works produced in computational media environments
- analyse the narrative structure of computationally generated works
- evaluate the influence of digital storytelling on contemporary digital culture
- analyse theoretical texts related to digital storytelling
- apply theoretical frameworks to the analysis of other media texts
- write critical analyses of digital storytelling practices and applications
- Gaming: Industry & Culture
What you learn (11)
- explain core theoretical concepts in video game studies
- analyse aspects of game culture and the games industry
- construct arguments about representation issues in games
- compare competing theoretical approaches to analysing video games
- examine how game production and consumption processes operate
- assess how game culture influences society and individuals
- relate theoretical concepts to practical game development processes
- evaluate codes and conventions used in digital representations
- analyse theoretical texts relevant to media studies
- apply theoretical frameworks to other media texts
- critique how theory informs digital media production
- Current Trends in Theatre: New Writing, New Practices, New Contexts
What you learn (7)
- critique contemporary trends in theatre-making
- situate emerging theatre practices within historical context
- evaluate the significance of new developments in theatre practice
- analyse key debates surrounding contemporary theatre production
- construct detailed arguments on current issues in theatre-making
- present reasoned responses to contemporary theatrical debates
- design an original independent research project on a module topic
- Marketing and Branding
What you learn (10)
- design persuasive visual materials for a specific brand or market context
- apply tailored branding and marketing strategies to a given content area
- justify branding and marketing choices using audience or market research findings
- critically analyse case studies from creative industries to inform marketing choices
- refine marketing decisions based on evaluation of industry examples
- assess the allocation of financial and human resources within a marketing campaign
- situate marketing ideas within relevant theoretical and conceptual frameworks
- consolidate marketing strategies through field research and critical analysis
- investigate how emerging technologies support branding and marketing campaigns
- apply transmedia storytelling techniques to marketing communications
- Disability, Accessibility and Representation in the Creative Industries
What you learn (6)
- explain key concepts in disability studies
- describe techniques used to make creative outputs accessible
- evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of accessibility techniques
- critique the representation of disabled people in creative works
- summarise current research and practice trends in the field
- identify future directions for research in disability studies
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
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Money
What does it cost?
£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
York fees page · source
About £40,200 in fees over 4 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold. International students: £27,800 a year (2027/28).
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