BA Social Science (foundation year)
About this course
BA in Social Science (foundation year), a sociology and social policy degree designed for applicants who do not meet standard entry requirements. Students must pass this initial level to progress to related three-year undergraduate degree courses such as BA Sociology, BA Social Policy, Sociology and Crime, BA Politics, LLB Law, BA Social Work, and BA Criminal Justice and Criminology. The first year serves as a foundation phase covering key introductory concepts. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Social Inequalities, Approaching the Social Sciences, Studying the Social Sciences through Culture, Global Challenges and the Social Sciences, Topics in the Social Sciences, and Social Welfare and Policy.
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What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 72 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 22%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 67%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 44%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 45%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 19%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 64%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 17%
- No formal qualifications: 17%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Social Inequalities
- Approaching the Social Sciences
- Studying the Social Sciences through Culture
- Global Challenges and the Social Sciences
- Topics in the Social Sciences
- Social Welfare and Policy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Science (foundation year) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £39,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Social Science (foundation year) at University of Leeds do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Social Science (foundation year) at University of Leeds?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Social Science (foundation year) at University of Leeds?
The average entrant had 70 UCAS points.
Does BA Social Science (foundation year) at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Social Science (foundation year) at University of Leeds?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.