Applied Community & Social Care Studies (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons)

If you’re passionate about a career in social work, youth work, education, or community and social care, our foundation year is designed with you in mind.

You’ll get the communication, study and information management skills you need to study at degree level. You'll study a range of social science and welfare-related subjects, including understanding individuals, families and community.

This course builds your study skills and gives you a strong foundation in areas like sociology, psychology, and politics.

You’ll also develop practical skills in public speaking, event planning, and communication, which can boost your employability in both public and private sectors. With strong links to employers and agencies, you’ll meet guest speakers and gain real-world insight into social care and community services, connecting classroom learning with actual practice.

If you’re ready to make a difference, this foundation year gives you the academic, communication, and management skills to succeed in your studies and future career.

If you successfully complete this foundation year, you’ll be guaranteed a place in Year 1 of our BA (Hons) Applied Community and Social Care Studies degree.

You’ll also have the opportunity to progress onto one of three other degree programmes:

• BA (Hons) Applied Community and Social Care Studies
• BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families
• BA (Hons) Social Work (subject to successful interview)

Diploma from a technical / vocational or health college / institute with a GPA of 2.0/5 or 60-64%

Successful completion of on year of appropriate study at a recognised KSA university with a GPA 2.5/5 (65-69%)

Diploma from a technical / vocational or health college / institute with a GPA of 2.5/5 (65-69%)