The study of human behaviour and relationships creates a lens through which to see the world better. At Plymouth, you’ll hold that lens to the world around you so you can play a positive role in it. Here we look inwardly at our surroundings as much as we look beyond them, and you’ll spend time immersed on the streets of the city you’re living in, putting Plymouth society under the microscope. See how change is made by working with local support groups and projects like Landworks.
- **Build your confidence:** use the foundation year to become more confident, regardless ...
The study of human behaviour and relationships creates a lens through which to see the world better. At Plymouth, you’ll hold that lens to the world around you so you can play a positive role in it. Here we look inwardly at our surroundings as much as we look beyond them, and you’ll spend time immersed on the streets of the city you’re living in, putting Plymouth society under the microscope. See how change is made by working with local support groups and projects like Landworks.<br/><br/><br/>- **Build your confidence:** use the foundation year to become more confident, regardless of your educational background.<br/><br/><br/>- **Learn from passionate and committed academics** with active and wide-ranging research expertise. Our research and specialisms include health, well-being and social policy alongside politics and identities.<br/><br/><br/>- **Apply sociological theory to contemporary issues** in an interactively taught environment, then explore and experience first-hand the world beyond the classroom with national and international field trips and exchange opportunities.<br/><br/><br/>- **Engage in a pioneering, well established work-based learning programme** along with voluntary opportunities to enhance your employability.<br/><br/><br/>- **Develop key transferable skills** that employers actively seek through novel research methods training.<br/><br/><br/>- **Experience varied and engaging assessment formats** supported through personal tutoring.<br/><br/><br/>**This course is an integrated part of the BSc (Hons) Sociology degree at the University of Plymouth. Successful completion of your foundation year (Year 0) will not lead to a separate award or qualification in its own right but provides progression onto Year 1 of BSc (Hons) Sociology, or one of the following degree courses:**<br/><br/>BA (Hons) Anthropology<br/>BA (Hons) Art History<br/>BA (Hons) Creative Writing<br/>BSc (Hons) Criminology<br/>BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology<br/>BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology<br/>BA (Hons) English<br/>BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing<br/>BA (Hons) History<br/>BSc (Hons) International Relations<br/>LLB (Hons) Law<br/>LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology<br/>BSc (Hons) Politics<br/>BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations<br/>BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
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Course Code
L301
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
32-48 points from Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers in any subject
Pass Access Course (any subject) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent
32-48 points from Irish Leaving certificate.
Accept in combination with other level 3 qualifications
32-48 points minimum of 2 A Levels
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