This course offers: • The opportunity to explore the best of two interrelated subjects. • A more comprehensive understanding as it combines aspects of the study of individuals with the study of society. • An introduction to a range of issues and phenomena affecting individuals and social situations, enabling you to gain a greater understanding of the world and its people. • The opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge aimed at preparing you for careers in which you can make a real difference. The world you live in is multifaceted and you have become intrigued by the way individual and social processes contribute to this complexity. You also recognise the importance of understanding how the individual functions in a social context. This course is ideal for your purpose.

Our graduates are always in demand with 95.6% of our social sciences graduates finding employment or going on to further study within six months of graduating in 2010/11. They have gone on to work in industrial management, civil service, public service and communications and a range of charitable and/or caring organisations. Some have opted for further study and careers in social work, probation, nursing and teaching.