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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
21-SEP-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
This foundation year programme introduces you to sociological ways of thinking about the world around you and will give you the resources to think critically and creatively about a wide range of contemporary social issues.
Sociology at Goldsmiths is internationally renowned for its inventive and imaginative approach to studying Sociology
If you do not have the required qualifications for degree-level study, our BA Sociology (with Integrated Foundation Year) offers an alternative entry route.
The Foundation Year is closely aligned with our undergraduate programmes, teaching you a foundational knowledge of the subject and helping you develop the necessary academic skills. You will select the undergraduate degree you wish to study at the point of application but are able to change as you progress through the foundation pathway if your interests change
Learn about different sociological theories including life course sociology, cultural sociology, and material culture. An understanding of these theories will leave you well-placed to continue on to our degree programmes
Discover how history, gender, race, and class shape our lives
Learn directly from experts in small cohorts, so you won't just be a face in the crowd.
Gain both subject-specific and transferable skills to prepare for undergraduate study and to enhance your career prospects
Have the chance to continue your learning off-campus through possible visits to museums, archives or other cultural organisations to enrich your studies in the classroom
Join our Sociology Society to be part of a forward-thinking community of students, and get involved in the academic life of the College by attending talks, events and film screenings
Develop your academic skills by learning how to effectively communicate information, arguments, and analysis in written form. You will learn how to successfully deploy techniques such as source evaluation, critical judgment and referencing
Application deadline
14/01/2026
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University information
Goldsmiths, University of London
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University League Table
61st
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Campus address
Goldsmiths Campus, New Cross, London, London, Greater London, SE14 6NW, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
89th out of 103 9
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Entry standards
/ Max 20099 50%79th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10053.0 53%73rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.59 65%103rd
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