Psychology and Sociology with Social Sciences Foundation Year
Entry requirements
A level
In combination with other qualfiications
Access to HE Diploma
In combination with other qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
T Level
Pass grade (D or E)
UCAS Tariff
A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C / 4. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
About this course
Want to explore the areas of psychology or sociology but not quite ready to study at degree level? The social sciences foundation year provides the perfect introduction to studying this fascinating subject, and will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to progress on to a related full undergraduate degree.
Students will study a range of topics that are central or highly relevant to the study of the social sciences. You’ll explore areas such as mental health and wellbeing, contemporary issues in social sciences, and professional practice to help prepare for undergraduate study.
The course has an applied focus – students are encouraged and enabled to apply their theoretical knowledge to real world problems, such as mental health, psychological wellbeing and everyday problem-solving.
On successful completion of the foundation year, students will be eligible to progress onto one of our psychology undergraduate degrees, which are accredited by the British Psychology Society, or our sociology programme. Students interested in social work can apply and be interviewed for our social work degree.
During this foundation year, you’ll begin to develop the academic writing and independent learning skills necessary to study a scientific discipline. You’ll also begin to learn the basics of thinking and writing in social sciences.
You’ll be taught by an experienced team who are accessible and approachable, and ultimately dedicated to providing an inclusive learning environment.
Modules
FOUNDATION MODULES
Professional Practice
Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences
Crime and Risk in Society
Media Project in Social Sciences
Investigating in the Social Sciences
Psychological Approaches to Mental Health
If you successfully complete the foundation year, you will automatically progress onto the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology degree course. Please note that some of the modules below may change.
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Thinking and Writing Psychologically
Beginning as a Researcher
Developing as a Researcher
Sociological Imagination
Social Inequalities
Work, Policy and Diversity
YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
Behaviour and the Brain
Individual Differences and Social Psychology
Psychological Research Training
Social Movements and Protests
Contemporary Social Theory
Bodies and Identities
YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Advanced Counselling Theory and Practice
Conceptualising Psychopathology
Cognitive-Behavioural Theory and Practice
Applied Psychology Research Project
YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each year)
Behaviour Change
Cyberpsychology
Animal Behaviour
Mindfulness-Based Practice and Approaches
Issues in Educational Psychology
Critical Psychology
Issues in Forensic
Assessment methods
Students are assessed by a combination of presentations (individual and group), essays, practical reports, portfolios (i.e. non-essay written assignments consisting of a variety of written pieces based on independent learning), and in-class electronic tests.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries
The Uni
Solent University (Southampton)
Department of Social Science and Nursing
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