Overview

You will learn how to generate new knowledge and information using a variety of qualitative and quantitative social research tools, from large social surveys interpreted through statistics through to in-depth interviews with individuals and small groups.

Throughout the Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation Year (Hons) course from Swansea University, you will develop excellent research, communication, critical analysis and presentation skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.

Career

A Sociology and Psychology with a Foundation Year (Hons) course at Swansea University opens up a wide range of further study or career opportunities. Graduates have gone on to pursue careers in many different fields, including:

Youth work
Education
Research
Journalism
Policy development
Legal, police and probation services
Marketing and Advertising
Ecology and Environmental Planning
Human Resources

Depending on the sector, Sociology and Psychology graduates can expect to earn an average annual salary of £22,000, rising to £50,000 for more senior posts.The Sociology and Psychology degree can also be a gateway to further professional and vocational training in fields such as teaching and social work.

Programme Structure

Courses included

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
Statistics
Composition and Style
Critical Thinking
Principles of ICT
Applied Critical Thinking
Foundations of Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology View 778 other Bachelors in Psychology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will normally be required to demonstrate A levels at CCC or 96 UCAS points (or equivalent) although students applying for the programme through clearing may be accepted with CCD or 88 UCAS points.
Once students have been accepted onto this programme, they will automatically continue to level 4 of the programme, subject to successful completion of level 3 (the foundation year). The pass mark for level 3 is 40%.
Students who don’t wish to continue may apply to transfer to another undergraduate programme in Swansea University or to exit with a foundation certificate.
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18550 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

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