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Social Science - BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This foundation year course is for students who don’t meet the standard admissions requirements for an undergraduate degree.If you feel you missed out on education and want to realise your potential, this course will give you a firm grounding in the social sciences and prepare you for one of our social science degree courses.The course lasts four years. Your first-year acts as a ‘Level 0’ foundation year, which gives you the skills for studying social sciences at undergraduate level. It’ll also introduce you to key ideas in sociology, politics, crime, education and law.You’ll need to pass this year to progress onto one of our three-year undergraduate degree courses in a related subject. These include BA Sociology, BA Social Policy, Sociology and Crime, BA Politics, LLB Law, BA Social Work, BA Criminal Justice and Criminology and many others (see Course details).In a supportive and friendly environment, you’ll be able to explore society and social change while learning how to study and developing important skills to prepare for an undergraduate degree.Who is this course for?If you would like to study for one of our degrees in politics, sociology, law, education or healthcare, but don’t meet the typical entry requirements for direct entry, then this foundation year is for you.You may be:a mature learner (aged 21 or over) looking to return to educationrecently finished or about to finish post-16 education but do not meet the admissions criteria for entry to a degreeSee the Applying section for information about entry requirements.The BA Social Science foundation year is one of several courses for students who wish to study for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leeds, but don’t meet the standard entry requirements.Alternative courses are provided by the Lifelong Learning Centre, including the part-time BA Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education, which can lead to a degree in the social sciences.Course highlightsStudy in our world-ranked School of Sociology and Social Policy, developing your academic skills and knowledge in a nurturing environment.Receive inspirational teaching by academic staff who are experts in subject areas.Benefit from regular meetings with a personal tutor to support your learning and help you meet your goals.Access our Student Support team for a range of advice, including student finance and support with learning difficulties.Mature learners receive dedicated support and resources including welcome events.

Application deadline

29/01/2025

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    22nd out of 101 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    149 71%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    20th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    93rd

    10

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