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Sociology with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth

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University of Portsmouth

Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in sociology. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BSc (Hons) Sociology.


A guaranteed place

Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BSc (Hons) Sociology with a guaranteed place.


Course highlights

- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Sociology- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university


Careers and opportunities

When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BSc (Hons) Sociology degree... which encourages you to engage critically with the world around you, ask questions about the social world and challenge things we often take for granted. You'll develop the ability to be analytical, consider different perspectives and communicate your ideas effectively. These are transferable skills that are valuable to any employer, which means you'll have lots of career options when you graduate.Many of our sociology graduates go into people-focused roles, or in roles that allow them to do research, shape social policies or bring about social change. Areas you could go into include research and policy, health and social care, advertising, marketing and media and local government.


Placement year

Taking an optional placement year after your second or third year of study will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role. You'll get valuable work experience and the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV.Previous students have taken placement roles at organisations including Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (PARCS), Why Me? Restorative Justice and Volkswagen.

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus, University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2EG, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    47th out of 103 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    100 50%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    38th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    41st

    12

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