The Foundation Year in Law and Social Sciences at Middlesex University is your essential first step towards a fulfilling career in fields like law, criminology, or sociology. This comprehensive one-year programme is ideal if you need to strengthen your academic foundations or are returning to education after a break. You will explore foundational subjects including World Literature for Social Sciences and the Law, SMART (Students Mastering Academic writing, Research and Technology), Foundation Mathematics, and a Foundation Project, ensuring you are well-prepared for degree-level study and the demands of these dynamic disciplines.
This full-time, on-campus programme is designed to be completed over one year, after which you will progress directly onto a three-year undergraduate degree at Middlesex University. You will benefit from the support of personal tutors and academic assistants, developing crucial transferable skills in communication, research, and problem-solving. You will graduate with the confidence and academic grounding necessary to excel in your chosen undergraduate degree and pursue a successful career in law, criminology, or sociology.