Foundation Year in Law and Social Sciences

    Foundation Year in Law and Social Sciences

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,033 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Foundation Year in Law and Social Sciences

    About

    Why choose Foundation Year in Law and Social Sciences at Middlesex?

    This foundation year course will prepare you for entering an undergraduate degree on one of our law, criminology or sociology degrees.

    This one-year course is perfect for you if you don't have to the right qualifications or you feel you need stronger grounding in your specialist area. Or maybe you are returning to study and want to get up to speed before starting a degree.

    The number of students who progress to degree study is very high and in fact, many have gone on to become some of our most successful graduates.

    You will need to enrol on a four-year course, which includes the one-year foundation course. When you complete this year successfully you will progress directly onto one of our three-year degree courses.

    What you will gain

    You will be starting your journey to a full law, criminology or sociology degree. Once you complete your first year you will move on to one of our three-year degree courses. You will also:

    • Be supported by personal tutors, student learning and academic assistants who have first-hand experience of the subject
    • Develop transferable skills in business, communication and problem-solving.

    Below is the Professor Brenda Barret Law Scholarship and Bursary that is avaliable to second year students on this course.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    We welcome students from the UK and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

    • Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
    • Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
    • Work placements and networking with top London employers
    • Award-winning career support to get you where you want to go after university.

    Qualifications

    We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the accepted qualifications on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest international office.

    English language

    You will need to meet our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer a Pre-sessional English course.

    Visas

    To study with us in the UK, you might need a Student visa. Please check to see if this applies to you.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS both online and paper-based exams accepted. Candidates can also re-sit a single component within 60 days of taking their test through IELTS OneSkill. MDX will accept certificates with a OneSKill retake component
    6.0 (with 5.5 in each component)
    6.0 (with 6 in Reading & Writing, min 5.5 in other components)
    6.5 (with 6.0 in each component); *MA Scriptwriting and MA Novel Writing (DE)– must have minimum
    6.5 overall with 6.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and a minimum
    7.0 in Written component; ** Sport Rehabilitation and Soft Tissue Therapy MSc and Sport
    Rehabilitation and Return to Play MSc – must have a minimum of 6.5 overall with 6.5 in each component
    7.0 * All Nursing/Midwifery BSc courses must have 7.0 overall with 7.0 in written component; ** All BSc Healthcare Science BSc courses must have 7.0 overall with 6.5 in written component

    Career

    Careers

    MDXworks

    Our employability service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

    Global network

    You’ll study with students from 122 countries who’ll hopefully become part of your global network. And after you graduate, we'll still support you through our alumni network to help you progress in your chosen career.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,033 / year
    Foundation Year in Law and Social Sciences
    Middlesex University
    Middlesex University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

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