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Diploma of Sociology and Social Policy

The College, Swansea University

  • Swansea, United Kingdom
  • 0.58 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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The College, Swansea University campus

About the program

Two-semester International Year One that gives international students direct entry to the first year of a Swansea University degree in sociology and welfare issues in society.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain central concepts in Sociology and Social Policy
  • Apply relevant analytical or practical techniques
  • Communicate evidence-based findings and reflect on professional or academic ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Further study (BSc Sociology)
  • The page lists no specific roles

Curriculum

  • Integrated first year over two semesters on Singleton Park Campus: students take the first-year modules of the matching Swansea University degree (BSc (Hons) Sociology) plus the College modules Research and Study Skills (ILSC) 1 and an Academic Support Tutorial
  • Then move into year two.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary education to the country-specific standard on the Academic Entry Requirements page (International Year One
  • Stage 2): e. G. UK 72-80 UCAS points
  • Some pathways need GCSE Maths grade C/4
  • Varies by country (see Notes).

Accepted academic background

Secondary education to the country-specific standard on the Academic Entry Requirements page (International Year One, Stage 2), No single grade, E. G. UK 72-80 UCAS points, IB 22-24, China 75-80 percent, Pakistan HSC 60 percent.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake deadlines. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Identification
  3. any required supporting documents. Complete the institution application and provide language results if applicable. Pay any required application fee
  4. Submit the application
  5. await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£3,900 GBP

Program details

CampusSingleton Park Campus
Faculty or schoolUndergraduate Pathways
DepartmentSocial Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value70
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePathway bursaries may be available subject to academic and intake eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    30 Nov 2026

    16 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.58 years.