BA (Hons) Social Science 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of the West of Scotland |TopUniversities

BA (Hons) Social Science

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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

52,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The BA (Hons) Social Science programme offers students a transformative interdisciplinary exposure to the world of social science research. You will be introduced to a range of social science disciplines, with particular focus on Politics, Psychology and Sociology, and provided with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of classical and contemporary social science. Throughout the course, students will be supported and encouraged to become a reflective, self-regulated and independent learner. Social 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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The BA (Hons) Social Science programme offers students a transformative interdisciplinary exposure to the world of social science research. You will be introduced to a range of social science disciplines, with particular focus on Politics, Psychology and Sociology, and provided with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of classical and contemporary social science. Throughout the course, students will be supported and encouraged to become a reflective, self-regulated and independent learner. Social 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.

Admission Requirements

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4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,280 GBP
International
52,000 GBP

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