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Applied Social Science BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Sheffield ()
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Duration
Flexible
This degree develops your intellectual and practical skills, giving you the knowledge and ability to apply scholarly knowledge to real life issues and situations.
About this course
You gain an awareness of the demands of employers and draw connections between your academic studies and possible careers
You will have the opportunity to undertake a semester long work placement in your second year. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.
This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
•BCC at A Level.
•DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma
•A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies
Reviews
Subjects
- Human Rights
- Politics
- Sociology
- International
- Global
- Employability
- Media
- Social Science
- Environment
- Skills
- Policymaking
Course programme
- Develop the skills you need for a variety of careers.
- Choose to study abroad and go on a work placement.
- Learn from guest lectures from a variety of industries.
- lectures
- seminars
- personal tutorials
- virtual learning environment
- essays
- portfolios
- case studies
- dissertation
- posters
- exams Applied learningWork placements
In your first year you undertake a tour of Sheffield identifying key areas of social, cultural and political interest.
In the second year there is a four-day visit to Brussels. While in Brussels you get to explore the institutions of the European Union presenting you with a first-hand experience of the EU policy-making environment and engaging with practitioners from across the EU political entity.
Networking opportunities
You are invited to events involving guest speakers including potential employers, individuals from the political and public sectors, campaign and voluntary sectors and corporate partners in the private sector. Guest speakers address specific issues of graduate employment as well as contributing sessions on skills which may enhance your employability
Applied Social Science BA (Hons)