Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences
The Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences introduces students to a broad range of subjects including sociology, anthropology, the principles of economics and the international economy. The course is designed to enable students to reach a GCE ‘A’ level equivalent standard and contains two main elements:
Academic skills modules
The course will help you develop key academic skills including research, writing, presentation and analysis.
Subject modules
During the Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences you will cover core subjects of your chosen area of study, including an introduction to sociology and anthropology. Following this, you will progress to more specialised studies that focus on the topics and skills needed most in your chosen undergraduate degree course.
All modules are specifically designed to meet the needs of foundation social science international students. The Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences is taught specifically with your progression to the University of Glasgow in mind.
Integrated English preparation
English language tuition is also provided for those students who need extra help with developing their English.
You may need to improve your English language skills as well as your academic skills on your course. We can add an integrated English preparation to your offer automatically if your English language level does not meet the minimum requirements.
Find out more about our English language tuition.
A social sciences education: progression to the University of Glasgow
You will progress directly to year 2 of a degree course at the University of Glasgow when you successfully complete the Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences to the required level.
To see these degrees click on ‘degrees’ on the right of this page under Related Links.
Subject modules
Course outline (2 term*)
Two core academic skills modules:
- Skills for Study 1 and 2
Two core English language modules:
- Language for Study 2 and 3
Four core subject modules:
- Introduction to Social Science
- Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology
- Principles of Economics
- The International Economy
Two social sciences pathway modules:
- The Individual, State and Society
- Comparative Politics
* Three-term courses contain additional English language modules.
