Social Sciences with an International Foundation Year Foundation studies
Postgraduate
In Loughborough
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Loughborough
Overview
Social Sciences with an International Foundation Year is a one-year course designed for high-calibre international students who have successfully completed 12 years of school education, and therefore need an extra year of study for UK undergraduate study.
Special emphasis is placed on subject-specific tuition to prepare students for their chosen degree course, as well as developing the study skills needed for success in an independent learning environment.
Social Sciences with an International Foundation Year enables entry on to any of the following Social Sciences courses offered by Loughborough University: Media and Communication, Criminology and Social Policy, Sociology, and Criminology and Sociology.
Our foundation course is taught in-house by University staff. As a student on the course you will be a full member the University, with the same access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments.
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Subjects
- School
- University
- International
- English
- Sociology
- Criminology
- English Language
Course programme
What you'll study
When you come to study a foundation year, you will have a number of core modules and the option to choose one optional module. The modules you choose, will determine your pathway once you've completed this course so it's worth speaking to your tutor.
The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.
- Year 1
Year 1
Psychology with Sociology Core
Psychology with Sociology
English Language Core
English Language
Students who meet the required English Language requirements for Social Science will be exempt from taking English Language modules as part of the Foundation Year, pending confirmation from their School/Department. They would instead take another subject option (Biology or Business).
Sport Science Optional
Sport Science
Optional - Economics Optional
Optional - Economics
Statistical Mathematics Optional
Statistical Mathematics
Geography Optional
Geography
Social Sciences with an International Foundation Year Foundation studies