Overview

On this Social Science Foundation Year at Keele University, you’ll learn about the history of social and political thought, studying political and social movements in Europe and the modern world. You’ll cover both historical traditions and contemporary developments, developing your questioning and analytical skills, while gaining a greater understanding of the issues and changing ideas in our complex and ever-evolving modern society.

Learning Outcomes

Obtain, critically select and analyse information from a range of sources to demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of a given subject area.
Select and use a range of research skills, solve problems, take decisions critically and reflectively to achieve planned assessment outcomes.
Write a clearly and convincingly argued, well structured, coherent, purposeful essay in a style conforming to academic conventions.
Acknowledge and evaluate opposing or conflicting information, ideas and data.
Cite and reference source material using the appropriate referencing system.
Select and use a range of communication skills and media to present evidenced outcomes and conclusions in a seminar-based format.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Obtain, critically select and analyse information from a range of sources to demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of a given subject area.

Select and use a range of research skills, solve problems, take decisions critically and reflectively to achieve planned assessment outcomes.
Write a clearly and convincingly argued, well structured, coherent, purposeful essay in a style conforming to academic conventions.
Acknowledge and evaluate opposing or conflicting information, ideas and data.
Cite and reference source material using the appropriate referencing system.
Select and use a range of communication skills and media to present evidenced outcomes and conclusions in a seminar-based format.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Keele, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Sociology View 651 other preparation in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16600 GBP / year

≈ 16600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year

Living costs

Keele

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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