BSc Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation Year (Hons) at Swansea University is a four-year degree that begins with a foundation year, designed to help students develop the skills necessary for university study. The foundation year helps you build the skills you need to do well in the main degree.
Teaching includes lectures, group discussions, and workshops. You will complete coursework (such as essays, reports, individual and group projects), deliver presentations, engage in workshops and tutorials, and partake in research-based assessments. By the end of the course, you will have a degree in both sociology and psychology, ready to start your career or continue studying.
Entry requirements
To apply, you will need to provide your academic qualifications, a personal statement explaining your interest in both sociology and psychology, and references as required by the university.
Grade Requirements:
- Swansea University requires a typical offer of CCC at A-level (or equivalent) for the foundation year entry.
- 96 UCAS Tariff points.
- Equivalent international qualifications are accepted.
English Proficiency:
- International students whose first language is not English will typically need to show English language proficiency (for example, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)—though you should check the university’s current requirements for your country.
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation Year are well-positioned for a variety of careers or further study. Some possible paths include:
- Youth Worker
- Education Officer
- Policy Development Analyst
- Human Resources Specialist
- Research Assistant
Cost of study
International students pay £19,500 for the BSc Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation Year.
Admission
Applications to the BSc Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation Year are made through the UCAS system or the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.
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