Overview

The Foundation leading to Social Sciences course from Cardiff Metropolitan University is intended to prepare you for your following years of studying, offering you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence.We welcome you to study a foundation year if you’re from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences, including:

If you’re unsure which subject you’d like to specialise in

If you don’t have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into Year 1

If you don’t meet the expected requirements for direct entry into Year 1

If you’re returning to education after some time away

Employability, Careers & Progression to Further Study

Our foundation year enables you to progress onto the degrees listed within the ‘Course Content’ section of this webpage.For specific information on employability and careers linked to these degrees, please refer to the individual course pages.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Skills

Psychosocial Determinants of Health

Psychology

Research and Numeracy

The Person and Society

Critical Analysis & Reflection

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology View 1358 other preparation in Sociology 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should normally have five GCSEs including English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics* at grade C or above / grade 4 or above (for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England) plus one of the following:

48 points from at least two A level qualifications or their equivalent at an appropriate standard for entry into Higher Education at Level 4, but in subject areas which fail to meet the entry requirements for their intended undergraduate degree programme.

48 points from at least two A level qualifications or their equivalent in subject areas relevant for their intended undergraduate degree programme, but at a standard which fails to meet the entry requirements to Higher Education at Level 4.

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

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Foundation leading to Social Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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