Social Sciences, BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Singleton Park
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Swansea College
HND Swansea / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Neath Port Talbot College
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Singleton park (Wales)
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Start date
Different dates available
Description
The BSc (Hons) in Social Sciences is a novel, multidisciplinary research-active programme which is designed for students who are ‘socially curious’. It aims to develop graduates who have the critical thinking, problem-solving, personal attributes and communication skills needed to become leaders of social change.
Dealing with poverty, boosting social justice and tackling oppression are some of the major challenges facing our society and economy. This demands sharp social science, which asks the difficult questions and finds answers to the challenges that society faces. This social science degree is therefore aimed at people who are interested in social and societal issues; it will ask the following questions – “What is wrong? What is right? What can be done about it?” Students will be equipped with a solid grounding in contemporary theories and conceptual models in social science and they will develop the research skills needed to critically evaluate current practice and policy, and in turn, inform future policy development in a rapidly changing political and social environment. Students will also be educated to use theories and their developing critical awareness to understand and address societal issues and real-world problems.
Employability and study skills are embedded throughout our BSc (Hons) Social Science degree, with all students undertaking work placement modules in years two and three of the programme. A degree in Social Science provides excellent preparation for students wishing to pursue a wide range of professional careers. For further information please refer to the ‘Careers and Employability’ section.
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Entry Requirements
A-Levels/Welsh Baccalaureate: AAB-ABB - For applicants achieving at least one of the following subjects at A-level: Sociology, Politics or Psychology the typical offer will be ABB. However, please note: it is not essential to have studied any particular subjects at A-level. We do not accept General Studies. Welsh Baccalaureate requirements are as for A-Levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
Access to HE: 33 Distinctions, 9 Merits, 5 Passes.
BTEC: DDM
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- Arabic
- Welsh
- Employability
- Social Science
Course programme
Modules
Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.
Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Degree / HECertCompulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePPS100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Academic and Professional DevelopmentPPS101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20We are the StoriesPPS102Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Poverty and PlentyPPS103Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Equality, Discrimination and Oppression in SocietyPPS104Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Power and PoliticsPPS105Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Social Inquiry in Practice
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesModule CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePPS206Academic Year20Research and Critical Appraisal in Health and Social Care
Optional ModulesSocial Sciences Year 2
Choose Exactly 100 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Students are required to select 100 credits from the following list of optional modules. Following discussion with their personal tutor students may also select from other modules offered within the College or University. Students will only be able to select other modules if they can be accommodated within the timetable for the programme. In addition to the optional modules listed students may also undertake a maximum of 20 credits of elective Languages for All modules in year 2
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceASP220Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Social Security, Poverty and Social ExclusionASP253Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Family PolicyCY-140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Welsh 1CY-141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Welsh 2CY-150Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Welsh 3CY-151Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Welsh 4MLA140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Arabic 1MLA141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Arabic 2MLA151Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Arabic 4You have not taken the required Pre Requisite modules for this selectionMLF140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - French 1MLF141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - French 2MLF150Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - French 3MLF151Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - French 4MLI140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Italian 1MLI141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Italian 2MLI1500MLI151Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Italian 4MLS140Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Spanish 1MLS141Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Spanish 2MLS150Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Spanish 3MLS151Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Spanish 4MLZ150Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Languages for All - Mandarin 3MLZ151Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Languages for All - Mandarin 4PPS200Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Professional Development and Critical ThinkingPSY214Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20From Individuals to SocietySHG269Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Safeguarding Children and Young PeopleSHH212Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Sociology of Health and Illness
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesModule CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePPS300Academic Year20Global Perspectives and Working in a Globalised World.PPS301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)40Doing Social Science 1PPS302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)40Doing Social Science 2
Optional ModulesBSc Social Sciences - Year 3
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Students are required to select 20 credits from the following list of optional modules. Following discussion with their personal tutor students may also select from other modules offered within the College or University. Students will only be able to select other modules if they can be accommodated within the timetable for the programme.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceASP301Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Principles of Social PolicyASP305Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Advocacy, Rights and RepresentationASP315Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Social Policy in an Ageing World
Social Sciences, BSc (Hons)
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Swansea College
HND Swansea / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Neath Port Talbot College
A Level Swansea / Classroom-basedPrice on request
See all