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Bachelor of Sociology with Foundation Year
London Metropolitan University
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year full-time degree in Sociology with an integrated foundation year, Taught at London Met's Holloway campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Sociology with Foundation Year. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in psychology and social sciences.
Career outcomes
- Police officer
- Counter-fraud criminal investigator
- Support worker
- Probation officer
- Teacher
- Metropolitan Police Service
- HM Government
- National Probation Service
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time programme
- Modules listed for 2026/27. Foundation year: Foundation Year Programme. Year 1: Constructing Modern Societies
- Introducing Social Policy
- Introduction to Sociology of Youth. Year 2: Extension of Knowledge Module
- Qualitative Social Research
- Quantitative Social Research. Year 3: Conversations in Sociological Thought
- Extension of Knowledge Module
- Living Theory.
Entry requirements
Academic
- at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification
- Eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma); GCSE English Language at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent); If you are a mature student with significant work experience
- You are invited to apply for this course on the basis of the knowledge and skills you have developed through your work
Accepted academic background
Applicants who cannot meet the standard entry requirements for the 3-year degree, With a Level 3 or equivalent overseas qualification; GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- And completed application materials.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Holloway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Sciences and Professions |
| Department | Social Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 480 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
23 Nov 2026
9 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 23 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge Duolingo 105.

