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Start date:
September 2025
Entry tariff:
48 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS code:
L5FS
Our Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education is a one year course that will give you the skills and confidence you need to succeed in a career in humanities and social sciences, or prepare you for a full degree in the field.
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You'll learn in an exciting environment that champions individuality, encourages collaboration and supports you every step of the way.
Once you complete the course, you can progress onto studying a degree.
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Modules
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.
- Communication for Academic Purposes 1
- Communication for Academic Purposes 2
- Information Technology and Numerical Concepts
- Academic Inquiry and Exploration
- Invitation to Social Sciences
- Crime, Law and Society
Skills
Gain the skills that matter most to employers.
You’ll gain a basic understanding of using English for academic purposes and a thorough grounding in academic study skills, such as essay structure, exam technique, referencing, journal and library research.
You’ll be introduced to the concepts of sociology and how sociologists conduct their research. Topics will be drawn from current affairs to highlight how sociology is a subject that responds to what is going on in the world around us and how it often challenges our own assumptions on various issues.
You'll gain a broad and critical understanding of the relationship between crime and its social and legal context.
Learning
You’ll be taught via lectures, seminars and workshops by our passionate and committed academic staff.
You’ll have regular contact with your academic guidance tutor to help you develop as well as face-to-face and online careers and study support.
As our courses are taught over no more than three days per week, you’ll have the flexibility to take on paid part-time work, placements, or internships – helping you gaining real-world experience.
Assessment
Benefit from assessments that prepare you for life beyond university.
You’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding, explore ideas in depth and express your creativity.
This includes:
- Coursework
- Reports
- Essays
Career
We will prepare you for your career from day one.
Our Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education will give you the subject-specific skills and confidence you need for a profession in humanities and social sciences or to prepare you for studying your undergraduate degree with us.
Our careers support team is available to support you from the start of your studies. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
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Applying
Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.
Entry tariff
48 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees (UK)
Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education: £9,535
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