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Criminology with Social Sciences Foundation Year at Southampton, Solent University - UCAS

Course summary

Want to explore sociology, psychology, social work or adult nursing practice but not quite ready to study at degree level? 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 our sociology programme or one of our psychology undergraduate degrees, which are accredited by the British Psychology Society. Students interested in social work or adult nursing practice can apply and be interviewed for either of these degrees. 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. The course offers an introduction to a range of topics within psychology and sociology and other social science disciplines. What does this course lead to? Studying this foundation degree can help you on to the path of studying a full psychology, sociology, social work or adult nursing practice undergraduate degree. If you meet all the requirements at the end of the course you will progress onto the BA (Hons) Criminology course. Who is this course for? The course is specifically designed for those wanting to study social sciences but who do not meet the entry requirements. It is also suitable for those who wish to refresh their academic skills and subject specific knowledge before starting an undergraduate degree.

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 your foundation year, you will progress onto the BA (Hons) Criminology course and will study the following modules: YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES Introduction to Criminology Big Questions in Social Sciences Criminal Justice Process Victimology Explaining Criminal Behaviour Researching Criminal Worlds YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES Cybercrime and AI Methods and Analysis in Criminology Police and Society Global Crime Youth Justice Crimes of the Powerful YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES Dangerous Offenders Crime, Media, Culture Dissertation YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each year) Migration, Refugees and Global Crisis Terrorism and Political Violence Police, Law and Community Gangs, Drugs and Alcohol Crime, Gender and Sexuality

Assessment method

Students are assessed by a combination of presentations (individual and group), essays, practical reports, portfolios (ie. non-essay written assignments consisting of a variety of written pieces based on independent learning), and in-class electronic tests.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
CRI3
Institution code:
S30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

For information about applying to Solent as an International applicant, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/help-for-international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £14000 Year 1
International £14000 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

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

Criminology with Social Sciences Foundation Year at Southampton, Solent University - UCAS