The Access and Foundation programme consists of three pathways which are designed to prepare you for a range of degrees: Humanities, Science and Social Sciences Advice on your choice of pathway will be provided during the interview or on enquiry for the course or at the University Open Days and other recruitment events held throughout the year. We can discuss the various options open to you depending on your individual interests and preferences. Social Studies Pathway Compulsory Modules * Psychology * Social and Welfare Policy * Sociology Optional modules: Advanced IT, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Childhood Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Further Maths, History, Mechanics, Media Studies, Physics, Political Economy, Principles of Youth and Community Work, Religion and Culture, Statistics, Women, History and Society. An Access to HE Diploma (Social Science) course is also available.

Foundation students typically have a place reserved for them on one of the degree or HND courses at the University of South Wales, which they can take up after successfully completing the Foundation course. Over 2,500 women and men have gained a second chance in education from our courses. Many have gone on to gain honours degrees and secured posts in education, the legal profession, local government, the voluntary sector, the media, political life, business and finance, social work and in medicine.