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Foundation Year (Social Sciences)

University of South Wales
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Tuition GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Preparation Course
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Newport, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Foundation Year (Social Sciences) at University of South Wales is a Preparation Course programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Foundation Year (Social Sciences) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Pontypridd, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Foundation Year (Social Sciences) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Study Skills
  2. Investigative Project
  3. Psychology
  4. Sociology
  5. Statistics/Further Mathematics
  6. Advanced IT
  7. Social Policy
  8. Childhood Studies
  9. Principles of Youth and Community Work
  10. Business Administration
  11. Economics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry criteria detail typical offers but USW considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 5.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of South Wales directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of South Wales

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University of South Wales

Newport, United Kingdom

The University of South Wales is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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