Social Sciences (BSc): 4-year, part-time, Stratford
Bachelor's degree
In London
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Croydon College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
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Charles Sturt University
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Canterbury College
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Academus Nova
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City College Norwich
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South Worcestershire College
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
The BSc Social Sciences is a flexible, interdisciplinary degree that will give you the theoretical tools and knowledge to better understand the social-political world, why social inequality persists and how your own life experiences intersect with wider social structures, such as 'race', class and gender. The knowledge and skills that you will build on this programme are highly valued in today's world of work and will build your capacity as a thinker, communicator and analyst. It will enable you to become a competent, critical and responsible researcher of the social world with the ability to make informed choices about research methods and apply them competently.
The course is structured around four themes that cover the fundamentals of social theory, social and public policy, and research methods. You can choose from option modules in geography, history, politics, philosophy, development studies, psychosocial studies, anthropology, social policy and sociology, so you can make the degree your own, focusing on your own interests, strengths and experiences.
BSc Social Sciences students come from a range of backgrounds and pursue a wide spectrum of careers, including in central or local government, public policy, cultural industries, enterprise, social research and journalism. You will study in the evening alongside London's working professionals and be taught by academics who are world-leading researchers and experts in their field, committed to engaging and participatory teaching.
This course is available for full-time and part-time evening study in central London and Stratford.
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Entry requirements
We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.
Alternative entry routes
If you are returning to study, the
Certificate of Higher Education in Higher Education Introductory Studies
(Social Science pathway) is accepted as an entry requirement onto the part-time BSc. The Certificate can lead to exemption from Year 1 if you successfully complete designated modules to an appropriate standard.
Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in humanities or social science units.
Students who take modules worth 90 credit points with a minimum pass mark of 50% can progress into Year 2.
International entry requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement,
we offer pre-sessional English courses, foundation programmes and language support services
to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.
Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.
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Subjects
- Conflict
- Social Policy
- Teaching
- Philosophy
- Drawing
- International
- Public
- Government
- Part Time
- Full Time
- Social Science
- Social Theory
Course programme
Year 1 compulsory module
- Introductions: Understanding the Social World
- Knowing the Social World
- Social Inequalities and Diversities
- Social Relations and Social Policy Level 5
- BSc Social Science Dissertation
- Social Conflict (level 6)
- 'Race', Ethnicity and Development
- Children, Youth and International Development
- Cities and Urban Inequalities
- Critical Race Studies: Understanding Asian and Black Experiences in Britain
- Introduction to Psychoanalysis
- Philosophy and Gender (Level 6, 15 credits)
Year 1 compulsory module
- Introductions: Understanding the Social World
Introductions: Understanding the Social World
Year 2 compulsory modules
- Knowing the Social World
- Social Inequalities and Diversities
Knowing the Social World
Social Inequalities and Diversities
Year 3 compulsory module
- Social Relations and Social Policy Level 5
Social Relations and Social Policy Level 5
Year 4 (choose one)
- BSc Social Science Dissertation
- Social Conflict (level 6)
BSc Social Science Dissertation
Social Conflict (level 6)
Indicative option modules
- 'Race', Ethnicity and Development
- Children, Youth and International Development
- Cities and Urban Inequalities
- Critical Race Studies: Understanding Asian and Black Experiences in Britain
- Introduction to Psychoanalysis
- Philosophy and Gender (Level 6, 15 credits)
'Race', Ethnicity and Development
Children, Youth and International Development
Cities and Urban Inequalities
Critical Race Studies: Understanding Asian and Black Experiences in Britain
Introduction to Psychoanalysis
Philosophy and Gender (Level 6, 15 credits)
Social Sciences (BSc): 4-year, part-time, Stratford
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Croydon College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
Charles Sturt University
Postgraduate OnlinePrice on request -
Canterbury College
BTEC OnlinePrice on request -
Academus Nova
PhD Distance Learning£ 8001-9000 -
City College Norwich
BTEC OnlinePrice on request -
South Worcestershire College
Short course OnlinePrice on request
See all