BA (Hons) Law and Sociology with Foundation Year

This four-year degree programme provides a comprehensive foundation in law and sociology, equipping students with a deep understanding of the intersections between these two disciplines. The course covers a wide range of topics, including criminal justice, human rights, and social inequality. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with real-world legal issues through practical exercises and case studies. The foundation year is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their undergraduate studies, including critical thinking, research, and writing. Upon completion of the programme, students will be well-prepared for a career in law or sociology, or for further study at the graduate level.

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This course is ideal for students who are interested in exploring the complex relationships between law and society. The foundation year provides a supportive environment for students to develop their skills and knowledge, while the subsequent three years allow students to specialise in either law or sociology. The programme benefits from small class sizes and personalised teaching, ensuring that students receive individual attention and support throughout their studies.

Discover a world-class education in law and sociology at Buckinghamshire New University.

Buckinghamshire New University is an excellent choice for students interested in law and sociology due to its strong reputation for teaching excellence and research. The university offers a range of opportunities for students to engage with real-world legal issues, including mock trials, moots, and pro bono work. Additionally, the university's location in Buckinghamshire provides easy access to London and other legal centres, offering students unparalleled opportunities for networking and career advancement.

This course is offered as a four-year program, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree. The sector that this course is aimed at is changing, and becoming much more litigious, for example, NHS medical and social services have invested heavily in legal expertise buy in and legal training, including medical records, witness training, with negligence cases growing rapidly. Legal knowledge and awareness are at the heart of decision-making. This program focuses on the development of enhanced transferrable skills and employability-focused opportunities for students while ensuring the emergence of sound social scientific understanding of the nature of social and economic change from a socio-legal perspective. This joint program is excellent preparation for a wide variety of occupations and sectors, including commercial businesses, charities, government and non-government agencies, healthcare, community support organizations, police, and other criminal law agencies and departments, including probation.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for our three-year programs, or those who do not feel fully prepared for first-year entry, can be considered for the four-year program including a foundation year. Applicants to these will have typically achieved between 32-56 UCAS tariff points.