Sociology (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) (Full-time)
London Metropolitan University
Program description
Sociology (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) (Full-time)
Our Sociology (including foundation year) BSc is a four-year degree designed to lead to an undergraduate qualification in sociology if you don’t hold the necessary requirements or qualifications to enter the undergraduate degree. On graduation, you’ll receive the same title and award as students who started via the three-year route.
During your foundation year you will explore a broad range of current themes and social issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. You’ll develop academic study and professional skills for your future career and boost your confidence, especially if you have been out of education for some time. You will also take one module that is more closely related to sociology, so you’ll be able to prepare for in-depth undergraduate study of the subject in the following years.
In your foundation year, you’ll gain skills that are necessary for academic study by exploring themes in social sciences. This year will cover a broad range of contemporary themes and social issues by examining issues from a range of disciplines in social sciences.
During the foundation year you will develop your academic skills. You will also reflect on a range of themes, such as self and society, as well as sociological theories, exploring how they relate to contemporary society. You’ll develop critical analysis skills that will help you construct well-reasoned arguments, both orally and in writing. Teaching you the principles of research will also play an important part of this foundation year. You’ll also learn how to plan, draft and improve on essay writing skills.
Admission requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
- GCSE English Language at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)
If you are a mature student with significant work experience, you are invited to apply for this course on the basis of the knowledge and skills you have developed through your work.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Learn moreProgram content
- Critical Thinking
- Interventions for Change
- Media, Crime and 'Race'
- Reflecting on Self and Society
- Researching Discrimination
- Researching Inequality
- Social Issues in Context: Text to Essay
- Studying London
- Introducing Social Policy
- Researching Social Life
- Social Problems and Social Issues
- Sociological Imagination
- Global Inequalities in the 21st Century
- Interactive Research Methods
- Self and Society
- Sociology of Everyday Life
- Crime, Media and Technology
- Racism and Ethnicity
- Youth, Crime and Violence
- Youth, Resistance and Social Control
- Living Theory
- Sociology Dissertation
- Gender and Sexuality
- Homelessness and Housing Policy
- Human Rights and Conflict
- Religion and the State
- Sociology and Social Policy Work Placement
Modules and module details are subject to change over time.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition fees
- UK/EU Students: £9,250 per year
- International Students: £12,700 per year
Qualification
You'll graduate with a full undergraduate degree with the same title and award as those who studied the three-year course.
Continuing studies
Our degree will offer you a strong foundation for future postgraduate study in sociology and social work.
Career opportunities
Successful completion of this four-year course will open up career opportunities in social research and public services, as well as roles in the private sector. Graduates of our sociology courses have secured roles in human resources, prison services, medical research and events management.
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London Metropolitan University
Based in England’s historic capital city, London Metropolitan University has a rich history of education with its roots dating back to 1848. Taking its current form following a merger of two well-renowned universities in 2002, it offers a wide range...
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