BSc (Hons) Sociology & Social Science with Foundation Year
Study for a in BSc Sociology and Social Science degree - a timely, engaging, interdisciplinary course, which will equip you with invaluable knowledge and critical skills for the workplace, and the journey towards a just and sustainable future.
This four-year degree includes a built-in foundation year. This will provide you with a supportive gateway to higher education if you don’t quite meet the entry requirements for the undergraduate degree or would like to develop the academic study skills you will need before beginning a degree course. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will move on to the BSc Sociology and Social Science and will graduate with a full undergraduate degree at the end of the course.
You will study a course that is centrally shaped by sociology, but also draws extensively on related disciplines - in particular criminology and politics. Other areas of study including social policy, philosophy, and social psychology will further broaden your knowledge. You will be encouraged to combine analytical thinking and real-world research to help you answer enduring questions about the so-called human condition, as well as the problems our modern society faces. All of this will provide you with the analytical, digital, and critical skills needed in a changing world and workplace.
Our distinctive degree explores the complex, shifting relationships between individuals and societies, with a focus on topics such as: crime; social and generational change, identity and community, inequality and exclusion, sustainability, justice and power, work and wellbeing.
What's more, the Sociology and Social Science team at CCCU has a strong reputation for teaching which is informed by the latest research and the needs of the wider world if social sciences - including workplaces. You will be encouraged to develop the ability to apply social scientific knowledge and understanding to real-world issues. Your breadth of knowledge will be enhanced through guest lecturers, live briefs, and research reports. Alongside this, work shadowing, volunteering, and reflexive writing will improve your job prospects.
You will graduate with an array of attributes relevant both to a wide range of dynamic possible careers, and for active global citizenship.
We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. So we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate.
Campus Information
Canterbury Campus
North Holmes Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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Advice and practical support on offer
planning your future
CV, application and supporting statements
volunteering
interview preparation
getting part-time work (Unitemps)
further study
working for yourself.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
- Successful completion of standard 12 th with 60% average and one further year of study.
FOR BANGLADESH
- Polytechnic Diploma (BTEB) with a final grade of at least 65%
- Bachelor of Arts, Science or Commerce (Pass) awarded after 3 years of study with a minimum final grade of at least 60% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0
FOR PAKISTAN
- Intermediate Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Students from Pakistan having completed school level education only will be expected to take IFC or IFY pathways as appropriate
- 2-year Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce (Pass) from an HEC accredited institution with a minimum final grade of at least 60%/First Class
- 3-year Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce (Honours) from an HEC accredited institution with a minimum final grade of at least 60%/First Class
- Bachelor of Technology (Pass) from an HEC accredited institution with a minimum final grade of at least 60%/First Class.
FOR NEPAL
For entry into Year 1 of Bachelor's degrees (Level 4), you will typically need to have one of the following:
- a recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution following a validated UK syllabus. Entry requirements vary but we normally ask for between 60% and 65%<
- British Board A Levels or IB Diploma.
For Information Please Contact to Our Counselor.
- Course Code: L214
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
62000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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