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This is social sciences

understanding people and how we work

War. Crime. Poverty. Explore the big issues facing world society with our Social Sciences courses. 

You’ll learn the fundamentals of how humans think and interact with the world around them. Embrace research-led teaching at the cutting edge of the discipline through courses developed alongside the United Nations, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Commission, the Quakers and others. 

Make an impact on a global level after you graduate with all the skills needed to enter a range of exciting sectors, including criminal justice, armed forces, police, advertising, teaching, and research. 

Courses in this subject

We have 10 courses in this area.

Criminology BA (Hons)

Study level:
Undergraduate
UCAS code:
LM20
Duration:
3 years
Attendance mode:
Full-time

Foundation Year

Study level:
Undergraduate
UCAS code:
Y006
Duration:
1 years
Attendance mode:
Full-time

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Study level:
Undergraduate
UCAS code:
C801
Duration:
3 years
Attendance mode:
Full-time

Sociology BA (Hons)

Study level:
Undergraduate
UCAS code:
L304
Duration:
3 years
Attendance mode:
Full-time

Where Social Sciences can take you

The School of Social Sciences is internationally recognised for our research and teaching. 

We provide a research informed education environment and work closely with governments, public bodies and multilateral organisations including the United Nations, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Commission, the Quakers and others.

As a result, our graduates leave with a wide range of career prospects, with potential roles in areas such as:

  • Criminal Justice Sector
  • Armed Forces
  • Police
  • Advertising 
  • Teaching
  • Research
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