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- Sociology and Social Policy BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Explore new and creative ways to tackle key social challenges. Learn theory and methods to understand, critically examine, and influence organisations.This course will appeal if you want to combine an understanding of the social world from different perspectives with a rigorous analysis of policy responses to social problems. You will examine theory and techniques from sociology alongside the analytical focus of social policy.You鈥檒l explore areas such as health, welfare and poverty, race and discrimination, inequality and exclusion. By the end of the course, you鈥檒l have an understanding of how social institutions develop and operate and how they might be improved.In Year 1, you'll be introduced to social theory, ideas about the state and social change, and the central traditions of social research. You鈥檒l select an option in either criminology or international development.In Year 2, you'll expand and deepen your understanding of contemporary social theory. You will explore the political processes that underpin policy-making practices and develop data analysis techniques. You鈥檒l choose from a range of options in sociology, social policy, criminology and international development.In your final year, you'll do your dissertation. This will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you鈥檒l develop. You'll also choose from a range of optional units from across the social sciences. These will allow you to build upon the theoretical understanding you鈥檒l gain during Years 1 and 2 and apply it to contemporary sociological issues.The flexibility of this course will allow you to create a degree that鈥檚 tailored to your interests and potential future career.Informed teaching to advance your learningYou鈥檒l learn from teaching staff with diverse backgrounds and expertise in different areas of sociology and social policy. Their passion, knowledge and research activities shape their teaching. This combination aims to enhance your learning experience.Develop your professional skillsWe work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study. These include:critical and analytical thinkingresearch skillsskills related to generating and analysing sociological data ranging from ethnography to computational techniquespresentation and communication skillsproject managementteam workingYou will also benefit from expert guest speakers from the public, commercial or third sector.Prepare for your future careerMany of our social sciences graduates have gone on to work as social and policy researchers, civil servants, international consultants, journalists, and accountants.They've gone on to work in:government departmentssocial enterprises and charitiesEuropean and international agencies and organisationsSocial care and family servicesinternational developmentpublic policy consultancy
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 22,800per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : AAB
Typical offer: AAB in three A levels. Contextual offer: ABB in three A levels. Alternative offer: ABB plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.
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