Human and Social Sciences BSc (Hons)

The BSc in Human and Social Sciences provides a unique opportunity to study psychology as a distinctive specialisation within the social sciences. It allows you to build up a range of skills and knowledge on issues such as social change, gender, class and ethnicity, whilst developing a critical understanding of psychology.In additions to modules in psychology and research methods, you will be able to choose from a range of modules in criminology, education, sociology and social policy.Distinctive featuresThis is currently the only course of its type on offer in the United Kingdom.It is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as the basis for graduate membership - the starting point for a career in psychology.The opportunity for you to learn in a School that was ranked 3rd in the UK for research quality in sociology and 5th for education in the 2014 Research Excellent Framework (REF).The involvement of research-active staff in teaching.The emphasis on independent learning in a research-led environment.The variety of modules on offer in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary School.