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Applied Social Sciences BA (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle the big social science challenges facing society today including inequality, injustice and health. You'll learn how to undertake high-quality research, how to communicate results to different audiences and how it can be applied to make a difference to our lives.


Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle the big social science challenges facing society today, including inequality, injustice and health.

As part of this course you’ll learn how to undertake high-quality research, how to communicate results to different audiences and how research can be applied to make a difference to our lives.You’ll have the flexibility to focus on your own study pathway from the disciplines we teach:- Criminology- Politics- Education, culture and childhood- Sociology- Human geography- Social policyIn the first year, you'll study up to three of these subjects, examining societal issues from various points of view. In the second year, you choose up to two subject areas. In your third year, you'll choose one area to specialise in.Studying your own mix of social science topics alongside applied practical research skills will equip you with a unique insight into how you might approach challenges facing society today. You'll also have the opportunity to take up a language.We’ll teach you how to collect, interpret, apply and present a wide variety of data. This might include managing interview transcripts, conducting focus groups or thinking critically about statistics presented in the news.You'll be asked to present your findings in a variety of formats, allowing you to develop the skills necessary to articulate yourself and your data confidently to different audiences.You’ll become confident in writing reports, as well as learning how to create websites, podcasts and posters. These are all essential skills for continuing into the workplace.We offer valuable work experience as part of your degree, giving you the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained on your course into live work projects. This might include undertaking a module, summer or year long placement at a variety of organisations including YouGov, Shelter and South Yorkshire Police.If you want to know more about Applied Social Sciences and the


Sheffield Methods Institute

, follow


@shefmethods

on Instagram.


Why study this course?

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Tackle the big challenges facing society

- develop the knowledge, understanding and experience to help address big societal challenges such as inequality, injustice and health.-


Tailor your learning experience

- study your own mix of social science topics alongside applied practical research skills.-


Get hands on experience

- module, summer and year-long work placement opportunities will give you a chance to put your learning into practice and build up valuable experience to help boost your career after you graduate.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    19th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    142 69%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    11th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    49th

    10

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