Foundation Year in Social Sciences
- Foundation
- Undergraduate
Make sense of the world and how we live. Kingston University's Foundation Year in Social Sciences will give you the knowledge and skills you need to progress your studies to degree level.
Enhance your skills and prepare for the future
Gain a broad understanding of economics, criminology, sociology, psychology and law.
Studying a Foundation Year in Social Sciences at Kingston University is your first step towards a full degree qualification. You’ll complete the course ready to progress to Year 1 of your chosen honours course.
Through a blend of lectures, tutorials and lab-based learning, you’ll get a taste of academic life in a supportive university environment. You’ll develop professional, research, critical thinking and numerical skills, as well as the ability to reflect critically on global issues in the social world.
During the year, you’ll study four year-long modules that cover all subject areas within the social and behavioural sciences. You’ll explore the boundaries and overlaps between these interrelated disciples, and cultivate a range of study skills to help you transition onto your chosen BA/BSc.
Why choose this course
While you study, you’ll benefit from top quality teaching at Kingston University. Not only are we ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, our staff are leading senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience.
This course is the perfect way to gain an overview of economics, criminology, sociology, psychology and law – and establish your ambitions within these fields. You’ll learn how to read academically, develop arguments, understand assessment strategies, give presentations and carry out research and statistical analysis.
Maybe you’ve been away from education and want to ease back into studies. Perhaps you’re not expecting to receive the grades you need for direct entry into an honours programme. Whatever your reason, this Foundation Year will prepare you for an exciting future.
Prepare for global impact
Kingston School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences offers courses in economics, law, psychology and criminology. Our degrees are underpinned by a vibrant research culture and delivered by a blend of practitioners and academics who are dedicated to equipping you with the employability skills to thrive in your career.
Course content
Throughout the year-long course, you will cover criminology, sociology, psychology, economics and politics, regardless of the specialist area you will be studying the following year. This will enable you to gain an overview of the social sciences and it will guide you in the direction of the social sciences degree that you're particularly interested in.
Foundation Year
The foundation year of the course is made up of four year-long modules that cover criminology, sociology, psychology, economics and politics.
Core Modules
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What career opportunities does this course offer?
This course will give you all of the benefits of being a Kingston University student before you start your degree. You’ll complete this year with the foundational knowledge and key academic skills you need to progress to Year 1 of your chosen BA or BSc programme.
Future Skills
Our Future Skills programme is embedded within all our undergraduate courses and throughout the whole Kingston experience. These skills will help you to become a future-proof graduate by equipping you with the skills most valued by employers, such as problem-solving, digital competency and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills. You’ll also understand how to demonstrate and articulate to employers how these future skills give you the edge.
Teaching and assessment
Timetabled learning and teaching on this course includes lectures, small group tutorials and seminars.
Fees and funding
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Specifications for this course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
