Social Sciences - BA (Hons)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

What is special about this course?

How curious have you become about how society works and the ways people interact with one another in the way they do? Have you thought about applying this curiosity at degree level with a BA (Hons) Social Sciences?

You will study society, its people and institutions, giving you an insight into the everyday life of our communities and workplaces. You will be able to study and debate with fellow learners and subject specialists, on many of the significant issues that affect our lives.

You will focus on sociology, politics and psychology and develop transferable skills in problem solving, group working and communication, all of which are highly valued by employers. There is strong emphasis on research methods that will give you the skills necessary to carry out independent research for your future career, including your dissertation in the fourth year.

There are also other options available to you including criminology, history, literature, philosophy and theology.

Special features

• You will develop your research and methodological skills, which you can take with you into your future career
• You can specialise in particular disciplines as you progress through your studies
• You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal circumstances
• You can study individual modules for personal or professional development