Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education

Program Overview

The Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Studies program is a one-year certificate that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in humanities and social sciences careers or further study. Students are assessed through coursework, reports, and essays, and benefit from regular guidance and support from academic staff and a careers team.

Program Outline

Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education

Degree Overview:

This one-year program is designed to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in a career in humanities and social sciences or to prepare them for a full degree in the field. The program emphasizes individual growth, collaboration, and support throughout the learning journey. Upon completion, students can progress to a degree program.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Modules:
• Communication for Academic Purposes 1
• Communication for Academic Purposes 2
• Academic Inquiry and Exploration
• Invitation to Social Sciences
• Crime, Law and Society
• Academic Inquiry and Exploration: Introduces students to the process of academic inquiry and exploration, fostering critical thinking and research skills.
• Invitation to Social Sciences: Explores the concepts of sociology and sociological research methods, drawing on current affairs to highlight the relevance of the subject.
• Crime, Law and Society: Provides a broad and critical understanding of the relationship between crime and its social and legal context.

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Coursework
• Reports
• Essays

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Faculty: The program is taught by passionate and committed academic staff.
• Unique Approaches:
• Regular contact with academic guidance tutors for individual development.
• Face-to-face and online careers and study support.
• Flexibility to take on part-time work, placements, or internships.

Careers:

• Potential Paths:
• Careers in humanities and social sciences.
• Preparation for undergraduate degree programs.
• Support:
• Careers support team provides assistance with CV building, interview preparation, and networking with successful graduates.

Other:

• The program is taught over no more than three days per week, allowing students flexibility for other commitments.
• The university is ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024) and is the #1 modern university in the UK for Research (Research Excellence Framework).

September 2024 entry tuition fees

Year one fees

UK

£9,250

EU and International

£14,500