Course Overview

The Social Sciences Foundation Year programme will help you develop an understanding of the key subjects in social sciences, so that you can continue to successfully study your degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy  or a related subject.

This foundation year is part of a four year pathway which will prepare you to study your chosen social sciences course.  There will also be a limited number of places on our BSc Social Work programme for suitable students of this foundation year.

The key areas of study are effective communication and study skills, combined with fundamental subjects in the social sciences. You will study modules such as sociology, criminology, social policy and social care to explore inequalities associated with gender, class, race, disability and health, using different theories to understand social change and how societies try to address inequalities and discrimination.

You will:

• Be introduced to basic theories and concepts within the disciplines to provide a basic knowledge in all related subject areas

• Use different theories to understand social change and how societies try to address inequalities and discrimination

• Examine key ideas in political and social thought, discussing ideas of citizenship and democracy and learning about the development of policy

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language and Mathematics at grade C/ grade 4 or above, or equivalents (Functional Skills Level 2). 

You must fulfil the GCSE requirements as well as one of the additional requirements listed below. 

UCAS tariff points

80 UCAS points

A Levels

80 UCAS points from a minimum of two A-Levels

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).