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Social Sciences and Humanities with a Foundation Year

Loughborough University

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Loughborough 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

This course is primarily intended for candidates who have not studied the prerequisite subjects required for first-year entry, have not met the expected entrance requirements due to adverse circumstances, or have previous commitments to elite-level sport. It is also designed for mature students returning to education and care leavers.Loughborough University's Foundation Studies programme is designed to help a wide range of students achieve their university ambitions. The streamed structure allows students to progress onto multiple courses within their chosen stream, providing additional time to determine which course best suits their interests and goals.The foundation programme is particularly suitable for:Students who have not studied the prerequisite subjects required for first-year entry into their preferred course.Students who did not meet expected entrance requirements due to adverse circumstances, including illness or caring responsibilities.Mature students or care leavers.Students performing at an elite athletic level who must balance academic study with high-level sporting commitments.Students enrolled in the course are full members of the University and have access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities, support departments, and the outstanding student experience that Loughborough University provides.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 23,970per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

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The university's two campuses are located in Loughborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community has over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to around 18,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Of the students based at the London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    8th out of 103 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    133 67%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    7th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.21 80%

    25th

    1

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