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University degree

Social Sciences

The University of Bath
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Focus on contemporary issues of social change and justice. Benefit from the freedom to study a broad range of social science topics. Focus on contemporary issues of social change and justice.

Benefit from the freedom to study a broad range of social science topics. This course allows you to explore the areas of social science that you are most interested in. Its interdisciplinary nature covers topics such as sociology, international development, social policy and criminology.

You’ll study these in depth and develop relevant research skills. We’ll support you to build your degree around your aims and aspirations. You can also take units focused on economics, psychology and management for an even more diverse experience.

In Year 1, you’ll develop your understanding of how society works and the factors that influence social change. You’ll study social policy and sociology, as well as optional criminology and international development units. Through tutorials focused on developing key academic skills, you’ll also learn how to evaluate data and information to develop arguments for different audiences.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts25%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts25%
176-191 pts15%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
baccalaureate5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
73%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£30,500
3 years on
£36,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
73%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching77%
Assessment & feedback54%
Academic support42%
Well organised78%
Learning resources54%
Student community83%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Bath's own site.
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