The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Year provides the opportunity to study an integrated 4-year programme. It will enable you to complete a foundation year before progressing onto the first-year of a degree in business and management, education, English, geography, history, media or sociology, subject to passing all assessments. This Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Year has been developed for home and international students who want to study for an undergraduate degree but do not currently have the qualifications to do so. You may have just finished, or be about to finish, your studies and be looking for a programme that will provide you with the knowledge, skills, confidence and study skills needed for undergraduate study. You will be equipped with written and oral communication skills and will be supported in becoming a critical, creative thinker and decision maker. If you’re an international student, you will also be assisted with the transition into UK Higher Education, ready to make use of the resources and opportunities available at Edge Hill University. Successful completion of the foundation year at the required pass mark enables progression onto selected degrees at Edge Hill University. Interested in why humans think and behave so differently? Understand the world around you on our sociology degree. Critically analyse social and cultural settings and apply your knowledge to different issues on field trips. Humans are social animals. Our norms, values, lifestyles and wellbeing are completely tied to the welfare of others. On this BA (Hons) Sociology degree you’ll learn how to critically analyse current social issues. And explore how history has influenced the way we live our lives today. You’ll discover the social world and build your understanding of our place in the global environment. Investigate differing sociological viewpoints. Do we live in an ordered society? Or is society unequal and conflict-ridden? You’ll examine issues associated with these questions including equality, rights, liberty, social justice and diversity. You’ll study a range of topics. These could include feminist, gay and disability rights. Or movements such as ‘Black Lives Matter’ and transgender activism. In years 2 and 3, you’ll have greater choice to shape your study with optional modules. Our approach to teaching sociology is innovative and creative. Throughout your BA (Hons) Sociology degree you’ll take part in field trips. We’ll make sure you develop research skills to expand your sociological imagination. You’ll also master critical skills and have the option to undertake a work placement. So when you graduate you’ll be career-ready.