StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Sociology with Criminology with Foundation Year, BA (Hons)

University of West London, the United Kingdom

University of West London

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BA (Hons)Full-time4 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250GBP 11500

About Sociology with Criminology with Foundation Year, BA (Hons) - at University of West London

Course summary

Overview
Sociology is the study of how groups of people behave and interact. On this course you will study and analyse human and behaviour in different social, cultural and institutional contexts.

This course includes a foundation year, which equips you with the skills necessary to succeed in Higher Education and introduces you to the wider social context of criminology.

Why choose this course?
The curriculum is at the forefront of the latest research and debate, giving you insight into today's issues, from globalisation to cyber society and theories of criminal behaviour.

Once you have successfully completed the foundation year, you will move onto the degree course, where you will analyse and learn about human behaviour and interaction as well as about crime and criminal justice.

You will gain professional experience during a work-based module.  Our students typically gain this in social, legal and welfare-related fields such as:

  • youth offending
  • victim support
  • social care 
  • welfare support

As well as aiding your studies, this enhances your chances of finding relevant employment after graduation.

There will also be the opportunity to travel abroad to learn about other societies and cultures.

Career and study progression
Your degree can take you anywhere, but some of the most popular careers for our Sociology graduates include teaching, working with charities and journalism. You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.

For more details please see the Career and study progression section.

Fees

Fees for home and EU students

Main fee£9,250

Fees for overseas students

Main fee£11,500Find out if you are a home or overseas student.

Funding

Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.

We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:

  • Full Time Undergraduate Bursary: a £3,000 award for new undergraduate students.
  • Path to Success Scholarship: a £4,000 award for students on a four-year degree course with a foundation year. 

Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.

Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

48 UCAS tariff points normally in a minimum of two subject areas plus Level 2 English and Maths.

We also welcome applicants with no formal qualifications. These applications will be considered on an individual basis taking into account their professional/work/life experiences and their ability to engage with and benefit from the course.

International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

French and Business MA

The University of Edinburgh Business School, University of Edinburgh

Find out more

IT for Business Data Analytics MSc

International Business School (IBS)

Find out more

Financial Industry Management MBA

Luxembourg School of Business

Find out more

Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts Bachelor Degree

Fontys Academy for the Creative Economy, Fontys University of Applied Science

Find out more

Data Science - Bangkok, Thailand MSc

Harbour.Space University

Find out more

Data Science, AI & Digital Business MSc

Gisma University of Applied Sciences

Find out more

Don't meet the entry requirements?

Consider a Foundation or Pathway course at University of West London to prepare for your chosen course:

See all Foundation and Pathway courses at University of West London

Foundation and Pathway Courses at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these courses from another institution:

NCA Online Exam Prep

Osgoode Professional Development

Find out more

English Foundation Program

EU Business School, Barcelona

Find out more

English Foundation Program

EU Business School, Geneva

Find out more

Filmmaking - 1 year

ESRA Film School Paris

Find out more
See all Foundation and Pathway courses

Other courses at University of West London

There are 314 other courses listed from University of West London. A selection of these are displayed below:

Academic Practice PG Cert

University of West London

Find out more

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

University of West London

Find out more

Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

University of West London

Find out more

Accounting and Finance with Internship BA (Hons)

University of West London

Find out more

Acting BA (Hons)

University of West London

Find out more

Actor Musicianship BA (Hons)

University of West London

Find out more

Advanced Diploma Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 5) Advanced Diploma Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 5)

University of West London

Find out more

Advanced Music Technology MA

University of West London

Find out more
View all 314 courses at University of West London

Related Information

Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom