Human Sciences

About the course

The course is taught to small class groups by a highly-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic team in a friendly and supportive environment.

Throughout your studies you will have access to the university’s modern, well-equipped laboratories where you will have the opportunity to enhance your practical lab skills.

Many of the teaching rooms at the university are equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual aids.

What you will learn

You will develop a range of subject-specific skills and knowledge which, together with the enhancement of your transferable skills and personal development, are greatly valued by employers in a range of career areas.

The interdisciplinary nature of the subject means you will learn about people using the different approaches and emphases of human biology, psychology, sociology and leisure studies.

During the course of your studies you will also develop your practical, analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills as well as enhancing your laboratory skills and research methods.

Special features

• Teaching staff are highly qualified, enthusiastic and very supportive. The small class sizes mean you will have the opportunity to develop excellent relationships with both teaching staff and your fellow students.

• The optional Placement module provides an opportunity for you to gain work experience in an area related to your intended career.

• Opportunities are offered for networking with professionals including the use of visiting speakers.

• The Student Associates Scheme is available in your final year and this provides teaching experience which is recognised by the Training and Development Agency for Schools.

• There is an opportunity to study in the USA through our student exchange scheme.

Careers and professional development

Our graduates have entered employment within the health service, for example in clinical laboratories and health education, the scientific Civil Service and teaching, as well as studying for higher degrees.

Mode of attendance: Full-time