BA / BSc (Hons) Sociology with Foundation Year

This foundation year is designed to prepare students for undergraduate study in sociology, providing a solid grounding in the core concepts and methods of the subject. Students will learn about the main theories and approaches in sociology, as well as how to analyze social phenomena and understand their role in shaping society. The course will also provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct independent research and write a dissertation.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in sociology or related fields, but may not have the required qualifications or experience. The foundation year provides a supportive environment where students can develop their skills and knowledge, before progressing to the undergraduate degree.

Discover the vibrant community of scholars at Canterbury Christ Church University and take your passion for sociology to the next level.

Canterbury Christ Church University is a top choice for students interested in sociology due to its strong reputation for teaching excellence and research. The university offers a range of courses and resources that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of sociology, as well as opportunities to engage with real-world issues through practical projects and placements.

This transformative course will help you understand the social world and your capacity to shape it. Alongside taught modules, you will have the chance to engage in research.

Opportunities to work with stakeholders, undertake work shadowing, and volunteer in the community will widen your understanding of the world and enable you to gain practical experience which directly translates into employability skills.

Through studying Sociology with us you will acquire a variety of transferable skills such as critical and analytical thinking, working with others, effective written and spoken communication, research, time and task management, self-­reflection, and an appreciation of the impact of social factors on people’s lives. These skills are valued by many employers.

Our graduates have entered such occupations as teaching (primary, secondary, and further education), social and youth work, probation, local and central government, human resource management, social research, the police force, and journalism.

A Levels: DDE

BTEC: MPP

Access: Pass 45 Credits

International Baccalaureate: TBC

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 64 UCAS points minimum

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.