Posted on: 27/05/24
Social Sciences
Would you like to understand more about human behaviour and relationships? Are you interested in the ways that societies establish structures to maintain social order and promote policy, democracy and equality? Then you should choose one of our courses in social science.
You will gain a vast range of knowledge and understanding of society, culture and human interaction and learn to perceive the world in a different way.
Why choose Social Sciences
Life is one big system of chaos, driven by human behaviour and relationships. If you want to understand more about how societies establish resilient structures to maintain social order as well as promote policy, democracy, and equality, then choose one of our courses in social science.
Whichever path you take, you will leave with a well-rounded, transferable skill set, ready to specialise in your chosen area. Our social science graduates find employment opportunities in a wide array of sectors including private, public, and voluntary organisations. You could enjoy a rewarding career as a Counsellor, helping individuals navigate personal challenges; a Probation Officer, working towards the rehabilitation of offenders; a Social Worker, providing critical support to vulnerable groups; a Primary School Teacher, shaping young minds; a Community Educator, a Public Service Worker, and beyond.
Progress to a degree
Did you know that studying for an HNC or HND qualification is the equivalent of first year (HNC) or second year (HND) of a degree at university? Our courses provide articulation routes for direct entry to either year 2 or 3 of a related degree at a wide range of our partner universities.
Our HNC/HND Social Sciences courses provide articulation routes for direct entry to either year two or three of a related degree with one of our partner universities.
Find out more about degree pathways.
