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Criminology and Sociology (Foundation)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

If you have the potential to study at degree level but you don’t meet the entry requirements, a foundation year can bridge the gap – laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1.The modules you’ll study are designed to build your confidence and bring you up to speed for the rest of your chosen degree. As well as the Academic Practice modules, which help develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you'll also study a selection of humanities modules. Once you have successfully passed your foundation year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of your linked honours degree.Below is a list of the linked honours degrees for sociology and criminology with a foundation year:BSc (Hons) Sociology (UCAS code SOC1)BSc (Hons) Criminology (UCAS code CRM1)BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology (UCAS code CRS1)Features and Benefits: - Each year we accept hundreds of students onto foundation year courses who have the ability to study at degree level but who don't have the qualifications to enter directly onto an honours degree. - Has content that is tailored so that it is appropriate to your chosen degree.- Helps you to develop the study skills and academic knowledge you will need to start Year 1 of your course with confidence.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    47th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    123 58%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    62nd

    29

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    22nd

    2

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