Integrated Degree Sociology (with Foundation Year)

This foundation year programme introduces you to sociological ways of thinking about the world around you and will give you the resources to think critically and creatively about a wide range of contemporary social issues.

• Sociology at Goldsmiths is internationally renowned for its inventive and imaginative approach to studying Sociology
• If you do not have the required qualifications for degree-level study, our BA Sociology (with Integrated Foundation Year) offers an alternative entry route.
• The Foundation Year is closely aligned with our undergraduate programmes, teaching you a foundational knowledge of the subject and helping you develop the necessary academic skills. You will select the undergraduate degree you wish to study at the point of application but are able to change as you progress through the foundation pathway if your interests change
• Learn about different sociological theories including life course sociology, cultural sociology, and material culture. An understanding of these theories will leave you well-placed to continue on to our degree programmes
• Discover how history, gender, race, and class shape our lives
• Learn directly from experts in small cohorts, so you won't just be a face in the crowd.
• Gain both subject-specific and transferable skills to prepare for undergraduate study and to enhance your career prospects
• Have the chance to continue your learning off-campus through possible visits to museums, archives or other cultural organisations to enrich your studies in the classroom
• Join our Sociology Society to be part of a forward-thinking community of students, and get involved in the academic life of the College by attending talks, events and film screenings
• Develop your academic skills by learning how to effectively communicate information, arguments, and analysis in written form. You will learn how to successfully deploy techniques such as source evaluation, critical judgment and referencing

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact David Hirsh.

We accept the following qualifications:

A-level: EE
BTEC: PP

You are also required to have achieved a Level 2 qualification in GCSE English at Grade 4 or above.

For candidates who have not studied any Level 3 qualifications in the last two years, there are no formal qualifications required for admission, but you will need to demonstrate that you can benefit from the programme by undertaking an additional admissions process. This may involve an interview or request for the submission of written information used to assess suitability to study.

If you can't find your qualification here, then please visit our entry requirements page for a list of alternative qualifications.

International Qualifications

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 to study this programme.