本课程主要针对因某种原因而没有机会学习入学第一年所需的前提条件的学科的学生。社会科学课程设有基础年，使未参加过该课程的学生可以选择我们的社会科学课程。正确的科目，或者由于疾病，家庭问题或其他承诺而未达到要求的资格。通常，不会仅仅因为其A级成绩/预科课程低于直接进入学位课程的要求而向那些应聘者提供报价。课程代码-L3FY
This course is primarily for candidates who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry, or have not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, or because of their sporting commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers. Completing a foundation year will enable you to progress onto the first year of one of our Social Sciences degree courses, provided the relevant progression criteria are met Our foundation course is taught in-house by University staff. As a student on the course you will be a full member of the University, with the same access to the Students' Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. During the year you will undertake modules in Psychology with Sociology, with optional modules in Biology, Economics, Sport Science, Business and Statistical Mathematics. Completing a foundation year can be a real attribute to your overall degree success. It not only opens doors to courses that may have previously looked closed, but also provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation year have also said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into University life.