Keele Undergraduate Prospectus 2021 2021 | Page 47

Foundation Years | 47
S O C I A L S C I E N C E F O U N D AT I O N Y E A R
Why study this course?
The Social Science Foundation Year is a well-established programme, providing the ideal
preparation to study for a degree across a wide range of disciplines including law, politics,
sociology, criminology, international relations and many more.
Contemporary society is complex and ever evolving; this course offers
the opportunity to develop the necessary questioning and analytical skills
needed to unpack contemporary issues and challenges. The social sciences
seek to address difficult questions and/or answers that might point the way
to a more equal and sustainable future for humanity.
What will this mean for my future?
A Social Sciences Foundation Year allows progression to degree courses
such as Criminology, Education, International Relations, Law, Politics or
Sociology.
SINGLE HONOURS UCAS CODES COMBINED HONOURS UCAS CODES
ML93 Criminology ML93
X3L3 Education X3L3
Education
L2L3 International Relations L2L3
International Relations
M1L3 Law L2LH
Politics
M1L6 Law with Business L390
Sociology
M1L4 Law with Criminology M1L5 Law with Politics Y007 Liberal Arts L2LH Politics M390 Sociology
Course type
Foundation year
progressing to
Single Honours or
Combined Honours
Indicative Modules
You will take a range of modules which
provide a broad introduction to the
Social Sciences and also teach the key
academic skills needed for successful
degree level study. In addition, modules
will cover topics related to your degree
subject(s).
Criminology
Indicative Entry
Requirements
64 UCAS points from
at least one level 3
qualification
Course Duration
4 years
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses