This degree is suited to people interested in social issues. It provides a grounding in Social Science, the umbrella term for academic disciplines that focus on society and human behaviour. The BSocSc is concerned with human, political, economic and social relations that shape the world we live in. Approaching social phenomena from different standpoints helps develop critical perspectives on issues such as: poverty and exclusion culture identity community family, equality and social justice globalisation and the environment Social policy is a core subject on this degree, the study of which incorporates key debates about human and societal wellbeing and how basic needs are met. The BSocSc offers a range of learning experiences. You can attend agency visits, undertake work experience for credits, study a new language and conduct a research project. Our graduates have an array of Social Science skills, which prepares them for a variety of postgraduate/career destinations.

BSocSc graduates are employed in a variety of settings including public and voluntary sector organisations such as: health services probation social care local government housing associations service/advocacy groups The degree does not provide a professional qualification but acts as a gateway to a range of postgraduate opportunities in areas such as: social work planning and sustainable development community and youth work social policy and social research criminology teaching marketing and management journalism occupational therapy speech and language therapy As such, the degree is ideally suited to those who are broadly interested in working with people in a social-/community-focused environment but who are as yet undecided about what particular area they would like to specialise in.