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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Social Sciences (with a foundation year)
University of Sussex
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Sciences (with a foundation year) course at University of Sussex.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,D
You will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C).
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Sussex. These students are taking Social Sciences (with a foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: Y002
Here's what University of Sussex says about its Social Sciences (with a foundation year) course.
9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023)
About the course
By starting your degree studies at Sussex with our Foundation Year, you develop a wide-ranging understanding of the social sciences, from current issues affecting the globe to the structures that shape our societies.
You experience a range of subjects in the Social Sciences through modules in geography, anthropology, international relations, development, law, politics and sociology. Successfully completing your Foundation Year guarantees that you'll be able to continue studying your choice of degree from a wide range of subjects in the Social Sciences at Sussex.
You'll build essential skills in critical analysis, developing arguments and self-expression through a dedicated programme of support and development. No matter which social sciences subject you go on to study, our experienced staff will help you develop the academic knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to succeed throughout your degree and in your future career.
About Sussex
Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.
Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.
Location
We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.
We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.
With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.
Source: University of Sussex
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Law
Location
Main Site | Brighton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social sciences
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,760 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| EU | £23,500 per year |
| International | £23,500 per year |
The modules you will study
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
University of Sussex student reviews
Showing 120 reviews
1st year student
1 year ago
Two stars: Could be better
1st year student
1 year ago
Not really a social being
1st year student
1 year ago
Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.
1st year student
1 year ago
As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team
1st year student
1 year ago
Ancient and not really modern
1st year student
1 year ago
The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sussex
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Sussex students who took the Social Sciences (with a foundation year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
89%
high
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Sussex. These students are taking Social Sciences (with a foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Sussex graduates who took Social Sciences (with a foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
63%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
17%
Business and public service associate professionals
11%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
8%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sussex graduates who took Social Sciences (with a foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£31k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Social Sciences (with a foundation year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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