Applied Social Science BA(Hons)
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Overview
How do societies develop? Why are societies across the world so varied? Can we identify catalysts for change and predict future developments? As social scientists, we are passionate about exploring patterns of social relationships, challenging existing social structures and exposing exploitation.
This degree, taught at our Hastings campus, provides a foundation of knowledge and understanding of intellectual traditions, theoretical perspectives and debates in social science. In the first two years you'll study criminology, social policy, sociology and psychology. In the final year you will have opportunities to investigate personal interests in these and further areas, such as environmental issues and addiction studies.
You'll also have scope to apply your knowledge to real-world situations. You'll have plenty of support from the lecturers, especially in the first year. You'll develop independence and transferable skills including reading, writing and debating, skills of research, analysis and critical and creative thinking.
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years (max 8 years)
UCAS code L541 (campus code U)
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Course content
Course structure
The course is delivered through seminars and lectures. Assessment is through both coursework and exams. You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements, as appropriate, in either in the UK or abroad.
Areas of study
In the first two years you'll gain an understanding of core social science disciplines including criminology, psychology, sociology, social policy, health studies and research. In the third year you will be able to investigate an area of your own interest in greater depth.
Syllabus
Year 1:
Sociological Imaginations
Introduction to Applied Psychology
Introduction to Social Policy
Foundations of Sociology
Theories of Crime
Social Science Research MethodsYear 2:
Theorising the Social World
Social and Developmental Psychology
Community Participation and Development
Sociology and the Life Course
Social Policy, Welfare and Control
Research projectYear 3 :
Sociological Analysis: critical methodologies
Sociological Analysis: special topic
DissertationOptions:
Critical Criminology and Criminal Justice
Health Policy in the UK
Ecopsychology
Global Social Policy
Policy Analysis
Critical Psychology
Contemporary Studies in Crime and Justice
Organisation and Management of Health and Social Care
Critical Addiction Studies
Developing Therapeutic Relationships
Community Psychology
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyA-levels:
BBB.BTEC
DDM.International Baccalaureate:
32 points.Access to HE Diploma
pass with at least 45 credits at level 3. Social science courses preferred.GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.Foundation degree/HND
/HNC may enable you to start the course in year 2.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
Applied Social Science graduates have a varied choice of career opportunities including government, social services and voluntary sectors; youth work, the probation service, prison service, the police (via the fast track graduate scheme); human resources, advertising, marketing, public relations, research and development and many others. You?ll also be qualified to apply for a masters degree in social work or a PGCE course for a career in teaching.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BA(Hons) Applied Social Science [L1EA015] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,900 GBP