our degrees with a foundation year offer a route into degree level study for mature students without standard entry qualifications. the foundation year of the programme provides people with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the **sheffield methods institute**. on successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to **ba applied social sciences**. the foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. you will study within the department for lifelong learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.