| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | - | - | - |
Embark on an exciting journey to critically explore the structures, institutions, and forces shaping contemporary society with a Social Sciences BSc at Keele. Engage with key debates on power, inequality and governance, developing critical skills to navigate complex social, political and ethical challenges. Our programme will equip you to apply social science to real-word issues such as crime, climate justice and political decision making, preparing you for a wide range of careers in education, government and beyond. Course overview Examine social issues and learn to understand our society better through our interdisciplinary Social Sciences degree, exploring areas of criminology, politics and sociology.
Investigate how social change is driven by policy, activism, and global interconnections, and explore how digital transformations and emerging technologies influence justice, democracy, and everyday life. You will gain an understanding of contemporary social issues and build research skills to evaluate theories and concepts. Our programme introduces you to core theories, case studies, and methodological approaches, equipping you with the foundational knowledge to critically engage with social issues. This is further enhanced by focusing on advanced research methods, including digital data analysis and policy evaluation, while also expanding your understanding of social change in a global context.
The final year challenges you to apply your learning to real-world contexts, working on independent and collaborative projects that reflect the applied nature of social science in professional and policy settings. Throughout the degree, you will have opportunities to connect with practitioners working in social research, policymaking, advocacy, and the public sector, ensuring that your learning is directly relevant to contemporary social issues. You will become equipped with critical thinking, research, and communication skills necessary for careers across policy analysis, social research, public administration, criminal justice, and beyond. Develop as a leader and problem-solver, ready to engage with diverse audiences and drive meaningful social change, enhancing your career prospects.
At Keele, you will benefit from opportunities to further enhance your employability and broaden your horizons, including study abroad, learning a foreign language, or completing a work placement year or module for industry experience, you can tailor your degree programme based on your future aspirations. Related courses Sociology Criminology Criminology and Sociology Education and Sociology Digital Media and Sociology Politics Politics and Sociology Politics with Economics Psychology with Sociology Global Top 300 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022) Benefit from an interdisciplinary degree, bringing together elements of criminology, politics and sociology Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in UK Parliamentary Studies in Year 3 A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university Option to take a work placement year, preparing you for employment after university For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.
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