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Social Sciences Foundation Year

Southampton, Solent University

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Southampton, Solent University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Pre-masters Programme

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

On this practical, career-focused foundation year, you’ll study a range of topics that are central or highly relevant to the study of the social sciences before progressing on to your chosen undergraduate degree - armed with the essential academic skills and broad foundation of knowledge.

You will explore areas such as mental health and wellbeing, crime, contemporary issues in social sciences, and professional practice to help prepare you for undergraduate study. This course has an applied focus – you are encouraged and enabled to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, including poverty, health inequalities, and the growing influence of technology.

During this foundation year, you’ll explore basic theories and concepts used in the social sciences and apply appropriate methods and working practices in a range of social scientific disciplines. You’ll also be supported in developing your research and academic literacy skills, such as critical thinking and writing.

You’ll be taught by an experienced team who are accessible and approachable, and ultimately dedicated to providing an inclusive learning environment. 

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,750per year

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

University information

Southampton, Solent University

Southampton, Solent University

  • University League Table

    107th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, E Park Terrace, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 OYN, United Kingdom

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Solent's courses engage with business and industry so that students can develop professional practice, knowledge, and skills to set them up for a future career.
Throughout your studies, you will have access to a range of cutting-edge, award-winning facilities, featuring the latest equipment favoured by industry.
Solent has highly experienced academics from a range of backgrounds, bringing professional expertise and experience into their teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    89th out of 101 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    103 49%

    86th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    85th

    30

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 72%

    91st

    63

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