Sociology with Foundation BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sociology with Foundation BSc (Hons)
Explore human behaviour and relationships through a local and global lens. At Plymouth, youll engage with the city around you, working with support groups and projects like Landworks to understand society and drive meaningful change.
Immersive real-world experience
Apply sociological theory to pressing contemporary issues through interactive teaching, national and international field trips and global exchange opportunities.
Career-boosting work experience
Benefit from a pioneering work-based learning programme and voluntar...
Explore human behaviour and relationships through a local and global lens. At Plymouth, youll engage with the city around you, working with support groups and projects like Landworks to understand society and drive meaningful change.<br/><br/><strong>Immersive real-world experience</strong> <br/>Apply sociological theory to pressing contemporary issues through interactive teaching, national and international field trips and global exchange opportunities.<br/><br/><strong>Career-boosting work experience</strong><br/>Benefit from a pioneering work-based learning programme and voluntary placements designed to enhance employability and build practical, transferable skills.<br/><br/><strong>Innovative teaching</strong><br/>Learn from research-active academics with cutting-edge expertise in health, well-being, social policy, politics and identity – supported by personal tutoring and innovative assessments.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- you are eager to explore how inequality, gender, ethnicity and power shape everyday life<br/><br/><br/>- you want to benefit from a strong academic foundation<br/><br/><br/>- you like to learn through insightful, hands-on experiences<br/><br/><br/>- you are looking to pursue a meaningful and impactful career.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L301
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
Scottish Higher
32 points from Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers in any subject
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access Course (any subject) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
in any subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
in any subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 points from Irish Leaving certificate.
Extended Project
Accept in combination with other level 3 qualifications
A level
32 points minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
P
Pass (D or E on the core)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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