Key Information
Discover the degrees that will help you change society and culture as we know it by exploring the wide range of courses available at the University of Leicester.
The University of Leicester Global Study Centre is an associate college of the prestigious University, offering the bespoke Foundation in Society and Culture with progression into the relevant school.
Duration
- Foundation: Two semesters
Intakes
- January
- September
Location
- Global Study Centre
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Modules
Foundation modules (two semesters) | Credits |
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Academic English and Skills | 45 |
Intercultural Studies | 30 |
Introduction to Media and Communications | 15 |
Introduction to English Law | 15 |
Introduction to Sociology | 15 |
Progression degrees
- Archaeology BA
- Ancient History and Archaeology BA
- Human Geography BA
- Geography BA
- History BA
- Modern and Contemporary History BA
- Modern Languages and English BA
- History and Politics BA
- History and American Studies BA
- History and Archaeology BA
- Ancient History and History BA
- Film Studies BA
- Film Studies and Media Studies BA
- English and French Law LLB/Maitrise
- Law LLB
- Law with Criminology LLB
- Criminology BSc
- Criminology with Forensic Psychology BSc
- Law with Politics LLB
- Law with a Modern Language LLB
- Media and Communications BA
- Media, Society and Culture BA
- Modern Languages with Translation BA
- Modern Languages with Management BA
- Modern Languages with Film Studies BA
- Politics BA
- International Relations BA
- International Relations and History BA
- Politics and Sociology BA
- Psychology BSc
- Applied Psychology BSc
- Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience BSc
- Sociology BA
Teaching and assessment
Teaching is delivered via a combination of small group lectures and group-based tutorial coursework (oral and written presentation), and assessment is via individual coursework (oral and written presentation) and examinations. You will be encouraged throughout to undertake independent study to supplement what is being taught/learnt and to broaden your personal knowledge.
Progression criteria
In order to successfully progress onto the next stage of studies (Year One), you will need to achieve the minimum pass mark across all modules of 50%.
Learning outcomes
The educational aims of the programme are to:
- Develop students’ fundamental knowledge and understanding of the relevant disciplinary elements in social sciences, humanities and culture and related fields.
- Develop in students a broad range of transferable academic literacy, research and analytical skills to succeed in undergraduate study.
- Ensure that students have attained the prescribed level of English language competence to succeed on specified University of Leicester undergraduate programmes in related fields.
- To prepare students to operate effectively and autonomously within the framework of higher education.
- Develop students’ graduate attributes to optimize future employability prospects in a global environment.
Fees
Year of study | Fees |
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Foundation | £16,300 |
Year One | £9,250 - £22,600* |
*Partner University tuition fees that apply to a student after progression are payable directly to the University and are determined by the University themselves. Information on those fees and when they may increase are published on the University website: www.le.ac.uk.
Life on campus
Take a look at the fantastic city-centre campus environment, and find out why students love to study here.
University of Leicester campus and library
Career opportunities
Our Society and Culture pathway leads onto a number of humanities-related degrees, which in turn opens up a range of exciting career options, including:
- Lawyer
- Solicitor
- Journalist
- Teacher
- Copywriter
- Human resources specialist
- Archaeologist
- Social worker
- Psychologist
- Sociologist
- Historian
- Environmentalist
- Criminologist
- Cyber psychologist
- Forensic anthropologist
- Political analyst
- Museum curator