Kingston University

Foundation Year in Social Sciences

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

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.

Key highlights

  • Broad grounding in economics, criminology, sociology, psychology and law
  • Prepares you to progress to Year 1 of an honours degree
  • Taught through lectures, tutorials and lab-based learning
  • Four year-long modules spanning the social and behavioural sciences
  • Builds research, critical thinking and numerical skills
  • Develops ability to reflect critically on global social issues

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — Qualifications needed for 2027: Open The typical offer for this course is 64 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications.
  • A-level: CC — You could achieve this with: A-levels: CC BTEC National Extended Diploma: Pass Pass Merit You’ll also need five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
  • BTEC: MPP — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Access to HE Diploma — in a relevant subject, with 60 credits and a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 pass

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

  • Social researcher
  • Policy officer
  • Economist
  • Criminologist
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Paralegal

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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