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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Paisley Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-22
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
The BA (Hons) Social Sciences course introduces you to a range of social science disciplines before allowing to specialise in politics, policy and or sociology combinations. This suite of degrees offers a foundation of broad-based social science skills with a strong emphasis on developing problem-solving skills across the first two years. After this foundation, you can elect to follow one of three specialist pathways, highlighting in-depth disciplinary knowledge in either Politics and Policy, Sociology, or Sociology and Policy.Additionally, you will develop your research and inquiry skills throughout the degree from first year through to the final year dissertation. In fact, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of social science and engage with classical and contemporary social science theory and research. Our degree in Social Science prepares you to make a positive contribution to society.The suite comprises:BA (Hons) Social Sciences - both campusesBA (Hons) Social Sciences (Politics & Policy) - Paisley CampusBA (Hons) Social Sciences (Sociology & Policy) - Paisley CampusBA (Hons) Social Sciences (Sociology) - Lanarkshire CampusThe first two years are common and thereafter you can specialise your studies through the selection of a number of optional modules according to your career preferences.Career ProspectsSocial Science graduates are equipped with sought after skills in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Many of our graduates work in teaching, politics, teaching, research, public services, the third sector, health and social care.You will also be able to undertake further study at master's level courses such as: MPA, MSc Applied Social Science, MSc Policy Analysis and Global Governance, MSc Career Guidance & Development.Further information can be found at https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/social-sciences/
Application deadline
26 January
Tuition fees
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University information
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University League Table
103rd
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Campus address
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland
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Subject ranking
67th out of 105 3
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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